Prepare against Egon Raitza
DEU · World #99,313 classical · FIDE ID 24605930
When preparing against Egon Raitza, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 342 games by Egon Raitza, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Egon Raitza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egon Raitza 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 | 1,732 | 1,895 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 97 | 103 | 142 | 28.4% |
| As White | 168 | 55 | 44 | 69 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 174 | 42 | 59 | 73 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egon Raitza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egon Raitza's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 98.8% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Raitza usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Raitza usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Raitza usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Raitza usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 98.7% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 96.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Egon Raitza's chess games
All 342 games by Egon Raitza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 97 wins, 103 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Joerg Potthammel | 2,141 | 13th chT-GER Seniors | D05 |
| Jul 2014 | Dieter Hilbig | 2,032 | 13th Rostock SSC Open | C10 |
| Jun 2006 | Karl Schlinkert | 2,025 | 09th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | D43 |
| Jan 2003 | Bernd Sager | 1,999 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0203 | D66 |
| Apr 2019 | Manfred Zimmermann | 1,968 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | 2021 | 28 | 17.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 1,727 |
| 10th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,585 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 1,581 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| 09th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egon Raitza's chess games?
342 games by Egon Raitza, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Egon Raitza has played.
What does Egon Raitza play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Egon Raitza opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egon Raitza answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Egon Raitza play as White?
As White, Egon Raitza's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egon Raitza play as Black?
As Black, Egon Raitza most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Egon Raitza's FIDE rating?
Egon Raitza is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Egon Raitza played?
Our database contains 342 games by Egon Raitza, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 103 draws, 142 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egon Raitza?
342 games by Egon Raitza 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.