Prepare against Konstantin Rapatinski
DEU · World #10,269 classical · FIDE ID 4604520
When preparing against Konstantin Rapatinski, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Konstantin Rapatinski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Rapatinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Rapatinski 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 | 2,166 | 2,221 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 61 | 58 | 45 | 37.0% |
| As White | 80 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Rapatinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Rapatinski's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 82.5% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.8% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rapatinski usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rapatinski usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Rapatinski usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Rapatinski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Rapatinski usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 93.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Konstantin Rapatinski's chess games
All 165 games by Konstantin Rapatinski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 61 wins, 58 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Petar Orev | 2,340 | Dortmund Open | B80 |
| Jan 1987 | Ralf Wiemer | 2,325 | Dortmund Open | A16 |
| Jan 1990 | Arno Nolting | 2,275 | Muenster Open | E05 |
| Feb 2004 | Thomas Nordsieck | 2,250 | NRW Class1 0304 | A30 |
| Jan 1987 | Heinz-Dieter Ueter | 2,245 | Dortmund Open | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Muensterland | 2006 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-NRW | 2006 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,187 |
| Dortmund Open | 1989 | 18 | 9 | 2,280 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,242 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,164 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 6 | 2,253 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Rapatinski's chess games?
165 games by Konstantin Rapatinski, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Konstantin Rapatinski has played.
What does Konstantin Rapatinski play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Konstantin Rapatinski opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Rapatinski answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Rapatinski play as White?
As White, Konstantin Rapatinski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Rapatinski play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Rapatinski most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Konstantin Rapatinski's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Rapatinski is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Konstantin Rapatinski played?
Our database contains 165 games by Konstantin Rapatinski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 58 draws, 45 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Rapatinski?
165 games by Konstantin Rapatinski 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.