Prepare against Eduard Rau
DEU · World #19,840 classical · FIDE ID 16287231
Our database contains 65 games by Eduard Rau, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Rau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Rau 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 | 2,059 | 2,059 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 28 | 10 | 27 | 43.1% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Rau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Rau's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rau usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Eduard Rau's chess games
All 65 games by Eduard Rau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Yehor Marynychenko | 2,225 | DEM U14 | C88 |
| May 2026 | Max Leonhardt | 1,851 | DEM U14 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Ole Ziem | 1,758 | DEM U14 | A22 |
| May 2024 | Levin Wettstein | 1,753 | ch-GER U12 | C47 |
| May 2024 | Nicolas Wagener | 1,713 | ch-GER U12 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 32 | 16 | 1,340 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,663 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,575 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Rau's chess games?
65 games by Eduard Rau, from Sep 2021 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 Eduard Rau has played.
What does Eduard Rau play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Eduard Rau opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Rau answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Eduard Rau play as White?
As White, Eduard Rau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Rau play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Rau most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Eduard Rau's FIDE rating?
Eduard Rau is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Eduard Rau played?
Our database contains 65 games by Eduard Rau, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Rau?
65 games by Eduard Rau 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.