Prepare against Horatiu-Augustin Rauca
Romania · World #48,972 classical · FIDE ID 1205420
When preparing against Horatiu-Augustin Rauca, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Horatiu-Augustin Rauca, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horatiu-Augustin Rauca 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 | 1,897 | 1,937 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 2 | 13 | 25 | 5.0% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 26.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 26.5% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Rauca usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Rauca usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rauca usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rauca usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rauca usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's chess games
All 40 games by Horatiu-Augustin Rauca in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 2 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Stefanel-Vasilica Pislariu | 1,863 | ch-ROM | B07 |
| Oct 2018 | Alecu Porumb | 1,528 | chT2-ROM | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 19 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 11 | 2 | 1,753 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1,880 |
| 7th Arad Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's chess games?
40 games by Horatiu-Augustin Rauca, from May 2010 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 Horatiu-Augustin Rauca has played.
What does Horatiu-Augustin Rauca play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Horatiu-Augustin Rauca opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horatiu-Augustin Rauca answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Horatiu-Augustin Rauca play as White?
As White, Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horatiu-Augustin Rauca play as Black?
As Black, Horatiu-Augustin Rauca most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Horatiu-Augustin Rauca's FIDE rating?
Horatiu-Augustin Rauca is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Horatiu-Augustin Rauca played?
Our database contains 40 games by Horatiu-Augustin Rauca, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (5.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horatiu-Augustin Rauca?
40 games by Horatiu-Augustin Rauca 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.