Prepare against Erik Rausch
DEU · World #73,578 classical · FIDE ID 24623890
When preparing against Erik Rausch, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Erik Rausch, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Rausch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik 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 | 1,810 | 1,852 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 21.4% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 4.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Rausch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Rausch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 35.0% | 7.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Rausch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rausch usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rausch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Rausch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Erik Rausch's chess games
All 42 games by Erik Rausch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Carsten Zubke | 1,886 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D38 |
| Aug 2011 | Thore Kuebart | 1,868 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C45 |
| Aug 2011 | Tony Schwedek | 1,848 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B52 |
| Aug 2019 | Nils Beyer | 1,832 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B51 |
| Oct 2016 | Alfred Witt | 1,789 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,714 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,687 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,565 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,046 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Rausch's chess games?
42 games by Erik Rausch, from Apr 2008 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 Erik Rausch has played.
What does Erik Rausch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Erik Rausch opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Rausch answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Erik Rausch play as White?
As White, Erik Rausch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Rausch play as Black?
As Black, Erik Rausch most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Erik Rausch's FIDE rating?
Erik Rausch is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Erik Rausch played?
Our database contains 42 games by Erik Rausch, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Rausch?
42 games by Erik 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.