Prepare against Frank Rauhut
DEU · World #42,523 classical · FIDE ID 24611522
Our database contains 57 games by Frank Rauhut, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Rauhut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Rauhut 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 | 1,924 | 2,006 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Rauhut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Rauhut's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rauhut usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rauhut usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rauhut usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rauhut usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Frank Rauhut's chess games
All 57 games by Frank Rauhut in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Markus Schwenke | 2,104 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | E04 |
| Feb 2007 | Horst Pruesse | 2,085 | Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | A43 |
| Apr 2000 | Klaus-Peter Krug | 1,931 | ch-Thueringen HT | E10 |
| Aug 2013 | Maik Schroeter | 1,856 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B27 |
| Apr 2000 | Olaf Kirste | 1,845 | ch-Thueringen HT | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| 18th Augsburg Afro Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-Thueringen HT | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,125 |
| 16th Apolda Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Rauhut's chess games?
57 games by Frank Rauhut, from Jan 2005 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 Frank Rauhut has played.
What does Frank Rauhut play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Frank Rauhut opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Rauhut answers 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Frank Rauhut play as White?
As White, Frank Rauhut's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Rauhut play as Black?
As Black, Frank Rauhut most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Frank Rauhut's FIDE rating?
Frank Rauhut is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Frank Rauhut played?
Our database contains 57 games by Frank Rauhut, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Rauhut?
57 games by Frank Rauhut 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.