Prepare against Darius Rausch
DEU · World #51,747 classical · FIDE ID 16235843
Our database contains 58 games by Darius Rausch, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darius Rausch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darius Rausch 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 30 | 7 | 21 | 51.7% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darius Rausch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darius Rausch's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rausch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Darius Rausch's chess games
All 58 games by Darius Rausch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Monika Braje | 1,836 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Immo Frese | 1,788 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Furkan Ay | 1,781 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A45 |
| Jan 2019 | Wolfram Haerig | 1,686 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B70 |
| Jan 2026 | Ferdinand Lau | 1,655 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,687 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U18 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-Hannover U16/18 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,426 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,315 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,479 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,656 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darius Rausch's chess games?
58 games by Darius Rausch, from Feb 2017 to Aug 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 Darius Rausch has played.
What does Darius Rausch play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Darius Rausch opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darius Rausch answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Darius Rausch play as White?
As White, Darius Rausch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darius Rausch play as Black?
As Black, Darius Rausch most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Darius Rausch's FIDE rating?
Darius Rausch is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Darius Rausch played?
Our database contains 58 games by Darius Rausch, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darius Rausch?
58 games by Darius Rausch 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.