Prepare against Holger Rasch
FM · DEU · World #6,579 classical · FIDE ID 4615670
When preparing against Holger Rasch, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 454 games by Holger Rasch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Rasch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Rasch 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 | 2,233 | 2,303 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,253 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 145 | 135 | 174 | 31.9% |
| As White | 219 | 88 | 55 | 76 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 235 | 57 | 80 | 98 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Rasch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Rasch's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 95.0% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.1% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rasch usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Rasch usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rasch usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rasch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Rasch usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rasch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 96.0% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 51.8% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 22.9% | 23.7% |
| f5 | 14 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.4% | 64.3% |
Holger Rasch's chess games
All 454 games by Holger Rasch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 145 wins, 135 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 25/10/17 | 48.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 43 | 19/11/13 | 44.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 11/9/23 | 25.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,517 | Lyon Rhone Open | E07 |
| Jan 2007 | David W L Howell | 2,501 | Gibraltar Masters | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | Jure Skoberne | 2,499 | 41st Biel MTO Open | B08 |
| Jun 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jul 2010 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,398 | 43rd Biel MTO Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 21 | 1,996 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-Hessen | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Hessenliga 9495 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 10 | 7 | 2,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Rasch's chess games?
454 games by Holger Rasch, from Apr 2003 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 Holger Rasch has played.
What does Holger Rasch play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Holger Rasch opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Rasch answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Holger Rasch play as White?
As White, Holger Rasch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Rasch play as Black?
As Black, Holger Rasch most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Holger Rasch's FIDE rating?
Holger Rasch is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Holger Rasch played?
Our database contains 454 games by Holger Rasch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 135 draws, 174 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Rasch?
454 games by Holger Rasch 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.