Prepare against Hendrik Raab
DEU · World #61,785 classical · FIDE ID 24680117
When preparing against Hendrik Raab, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Hendrik Raab, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Raab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Raab 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 | 1,850 | 1,927 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 16.2% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Raab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Raab's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Raab usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Raab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Raab usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Hendrik Raab's chess games
All 37 games by Hendrik Raab in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 22 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Jonas Becker | 1,922 | 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | D46 |
| Aug 2011 | Tore-Inge Bratteteig | 1,671 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A99 |
| Jul 2011 | Henrik Falk Larsen | 1,619 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D45 |
| May 2005 | Benjamin Kilb | 1,234 | 8th Rhein Main Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,879 |
| 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| 34th Untergrombach Open | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Raab's chess games?
37 games by Hendrik Raab, from Jul 2009 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 Hendrik Raab has played.
What does Hendrik Raab play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hendrik Raab opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Raab answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Raab play as White?
As White, Hendrik Raab's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Raab play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Raab most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hendrik Raab's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Raab is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Hendrik Raab played?
Our database contains 37 games by Hendrik Raab, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 22 draws, 9 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Raab?
37 games by Hendrik Raab 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.