Prepare against Klaus Rabensteiner
Austria · World #32,608 classical · FIDE ID 1610848
Our database contains 32 games by Klaus Rabensteiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Rabensteiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Rabensteiner 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 | 1,971 | 2,096 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,024 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 2,024 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 28.1% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Rabensteiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Rabensteiner's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Rabensteiner usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Rabensteiner usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rabensteiner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Rabensteiner usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rabensteiner usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Klaus Rabensteiner's chess games
All 32 games by Klaus Rabensteiner 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Peter Steiner | 1,941 | 35th St Veit Open B | C02 |
| Aug 2005 | Wilfried Behm | 1,892 | 21st Faakersee Open | E12 |
| Jul 2016 | Laura Tarmastin | 1,848 | 35th St Veit Open B | E61 |
| Jul 2017 | Sebastian Bauer | 1,814 | St Veit Open B 36th | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Hans Peter Totschnig | 1,782 | St Veit Open B 36th | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Schwarzach Open B | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,906 |
| 35th St Veit Open B | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| St Veit Open B 36th | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,679 |
| 19th Jacques Lemans Open | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,180 |
| 18th Jacques Lemans Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Rabensteiner's chess games?
32 games by Klaus Rabensteiner, 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 Klaus Rabensteiner has played.
What does Klaus Rabensteiner play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Klaus Rabensteiner opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Rabensteiner answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Klaus Rabensteiner play as White?
As White, Klaus Rabensteiner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Rabensteiner play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Rabensteiner most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Klaus Rabensteiner's FIDE rating?
Klaus Rabensteiner is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Klaus Rabensteiner played?
Our database contains 32 games by Klaus Rabensteiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Rabensteiner?
32 games by Klaus Rabensteiner 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.