Prepare against Joerg Raasch
DEU · World #10,567 classical · FIDE ID 4665015
Our database contains 204 games by Joerg Raasch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Raasch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Raasch 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 | 2,161 | 2,315 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,238 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 74 | 80 | 50 | 36.3% |
| As White | 116 | 37 | 53 | 26 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 37 | 27 | 24 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Raasch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Raasch's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 80.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Raasch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Raasch usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Raasch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Raasch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Raasch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Raasch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 92.1% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 34.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Joerg Raasch's chess games
All 204 games by Joerg Raasch 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: 74 wins, 80 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/9/0 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,552 | Maastricht Limburg Open 16th | A06 |
| Dec 2011 | Ulrich Weber | 2,406 | BL2-West 1112 | A40 |
| Mar 2008 | Boris Khanukov | 2,384 | ch-Cologne 55th | E15 |
| Nov 2000 | Guido Kern | 2,345 | Oberliga NRW 0001 I | D30 |
| Oct 2006 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,330 | ch-NRW | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 I | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 47th Cologne Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,246 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 8 | 2 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Raasch's chess games?
204 games by Joerg Raasch, 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 Joerg Raasch has played.
What does Joerg Raasch play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Joerg Raasch opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Raasch answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joerg Raasch play as White?
As White, Joerg Raasch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Raasch play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Raasch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Joerg Raasch's FIDE rating?
Joerg Raasch is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Joerg Raasch played?
Our database contains 204 games by Joerg Raasch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 80 draws, 50 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Raasch?
204 games by Joerg Raasch 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.