Prepare against Christian Rapelius-Saar
DEU · World #38,189 classical · FIDE ID 24616710
When preparing against Christian Rapelius-Saar, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Rapelius-Saar, covering Jun 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Christian Rapelius-Saar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Rapelius-Saar before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,945 | 1,945 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 36.2% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Rapelius-Saar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Rapelius-Saar's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Rapelius-Saar usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rapelius-Saar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Rapelius-Saar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Rapelius-Saar usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rapelius-Saar usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Rapelius-Saar's chess games
All 47 games by Christian Rapelius-Saar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Thomas Klesen | 1,669 | ch-Saarland A 87th | B25 |
| Apr 2009 | Ruediger Clemens | 1,455 | ch-Saarland C | B34 |
| Apr 2009 | Wolfgang Ganssauge | 1,426 | ch-Saarland C | B34 |
| Apr 2009 | Philipp Weiler | 1,421 | ch-Saarland C | B54 |
| Apr 2010 | Karl Heinz Ziegler | 1,419 | 85th ch-Saarland C | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85th ch-Saarland C | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-Saarland C | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,439 |
| ch-Saarland D | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 745 |
| 4th chT-GER WK U18 | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,176 |
| ch-Saarbruecken U12 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-Saarland A 87th | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Rapelius-Saar's chess games?
47 games by Christian Rapelius-Saar, from Jun 2017 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Christian Rapelius-Saar has played.
What does Christian Rapelius-Saar play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Christian Rapelius-Saar opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.b4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Rapelius-Saar answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Rapelius-Saar play as White?
As White, Christian Rapelius-Saar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Rapelius-Saar play as Black?
As Black, Christian Rapelius-Saar most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Christian Rapelius-Saar's FIDE rating?
Christian Rapelius-Saar is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Christian Rapelius-Saar played?
Our database contains 47 games by Christian Rapelius-Saar, covering Jun 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Rapelius-Saar?
47 games by Christian Rapelius-Saar reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.