Prepare against Raphael Erne
CHE · World #11,426 classical · FIDE ID 1341928
Our database contains 131 games by Raphael Erne, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Erne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Erne 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 | 2,148 | 2,177 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,163 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,157 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 52 | 35 | 44 | 39.7% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 66 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Erne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Erne's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 64 | 98.5% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Erne usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Erne usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Erne usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Erne usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 96.8% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 60.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Raphael Erne's chess games
All 131 games by Raphael Erne in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 52 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Michael Hochstrasser | 2,329 | ch-SUI Rapid | A26 |
| Jul 2026 | Anuar Tureshbayev | 2,328 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | E00 |
| Jul 2025 | Colin Federer | 2,303 | 58th Biel Master Open | A15 |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Shoshin | 2,277 | 57th Biel HTO | D18 |
| Jul 2026 | Harish,Neeraj | 2,201 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Erne's chess games?
131 games by Raphael Erne, from Jun 2018 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 Raphael Erne has played.
What does Raphael Erne play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Raphael Erne opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Erne answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Raphael Erne play as White?
As White, Raphael Erne's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Erne play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Erne most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Raphael Erne's FIDE rating?
Raphael Erne is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2026).
How many games has Raphael Erne played?
Our database contains 131 games by Raphael Erne, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Erne?
131 games by Raphael Erne 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.