Prepare against Fabian Rabe
DEU · World #93,435 classical · FIDE ID 12941123
When preparing against Fabian Rabe, expect 1.Nc3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Fabian Rabe, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Rabe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Rabe 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 | 1,748 | 1,748 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Rabe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Rabe's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rabe usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Rabe usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rabe usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Rabe usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Rabe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Fabian Rabe's chess games
All 31 games by Fabian Rabe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Thomas Schweinhagen | 1,966 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Michael S. Langer | 1,933 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B11 |
| Jun 2024 | Christian Helmold | 1,899 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | A00 |
| Jan 2013 | Philipp Heckl | 1,614 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | A00 |
| Jan 2013 | Michael Cegielka | 1,386 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,429 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,220 |
| 4th Lingen Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,736 |
| Braunschweig Oker Cup | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,422 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Rabe's chess games?
31 games by Fabian Rabe, from Jul 2012 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 Fabian Rabe has played.
What does Fabian Rabe play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Fabian Rabe opens with 1.Nc3 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Rabe answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Fabian Rabe play as White?
As White, Fabian Rabe's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Rabe play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Rabe most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Fabian Rabe's FIDE rating?
Fabian Rabe is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Fabian Rabe played?
Our database contains 31 games by Fabian Rabe, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Rabe?
31 games by Fabian Rabe 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.