Prepare against Horst Rosenauer
DEU · World #35,654 classical · FIDE ID 24674478
When preparing against Horst Rosenauer, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Horst Rosenauer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Rosenauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Rosenauer 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 | 1,956 | 1,979 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,956 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 77 | 20 | 86 | 42.1% |
| As White | 95 | 38 | 13 | 44 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 88 | 39 | 7 | 42 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Rosenauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Rosenauer's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 98.9% | 46.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rosenauer usually continues Nf3 (23.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rosenauer usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rosenauer usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rosenauer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 70.0% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 27.5% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Horst Rosenauer's chess games
All 183 games by Horst Rosenauer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 77 wins, 20 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Wilhelm Schulz | 2,215 | Solingen Karneval Open | C89 |
| Jun 2012 | Guido Schracke | 2,181 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| Feb 2010 | Willi Wolf | 2,159 | Solingen Karneval Open | C66 |
| Aug 2014 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,136 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | C42 |
| Oct 2008 | Phillip John Viner | 2,127 | 18th Wch Seniors | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 31 | 21 | 1,897 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2016 | 25 | 13 | 1,862 |
| ch-Solingen | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,561 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Rosenauer's chess games?
183 games by Horst Rosenauer, from Oct 2007 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 Horst Rosenauer has played.
What does Horst Rosenauer play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Horst Rosenauer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Rosenauer answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Horst Rosenauer play as White?
As White, Horst Rosenauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Rosenauer play as Black?
As Black, Horst Rosenauer most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Horst Rosenauer's FIDE rating?
Horst Rosenauer is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Horst Rosenauer played?
Our database contains 183 games by Horst Rosenauer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 20 draws, 86 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Rosenauer?
183 games by Horst Rosenauer 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.