Prepare against Johann Rabus
DEU · World #120,846 classical · FIDE ID 34602950
When preparing against Johann Rabus, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Johann Rabus, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johann Rabus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Rabus 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 | 1,671 | 1,734 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,680 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 23 | 7 | 43 | 31.5% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 2 | 25 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Rabus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Rabus's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 55.6% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rabus usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Rabus usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 56.5% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
Johann Rabus's chess games
All 73 games by Johann Rabus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ahmad Ahmadov | 1,729 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C02 |
| May 2026 | Daniela Claussen | 1,679 | ODJM B | A01 |
| May 2026 | Anna Huppert | 1,663 | ODJM B | B15 |
| May 2020 | Tatevik Mia Stepanjan | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | C42 |
| Apr 2020 | Klaus Rissmann | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,466 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,460 |
| ch-GER Youth-C | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 981 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,556 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,404 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor3 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,368 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,163 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Under 1800 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Rabus's chess games?
73 games by Johann Rabus, from Jul 2021 to Aug 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 Johann Rabus has played.
What does Johann Rabus play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Johann Rabus opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Rabus answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Johann Rabus play as White?
As White, Johann Rabus's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Rabus play as Black?
As Black, Johann Rabus most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Johann Rabus's FIDE rating?
Johann Rabus is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Johann Rabus played?
Our database contains 73 games by Johann Rabus, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Rabus?
73 games by Johann Rabus 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.