Prepare against Kurt Raetsch
DEU · World #34,176 classical · FIDE ID 4634063
When preparing against Kurt Raetsch, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 161 games by Kurt Raetsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Raetsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Raetsch 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 | 1,963 | 2,106 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,009 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 66 | 17 | 78 | 41.0% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 8 | 34 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 37 | 9 | 44 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Raetsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Raetsch's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 90.1% | 50.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Raetsch usually continues Bc4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Raetsch usually continues Bc4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Raetsch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Raetsch usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 36.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 29.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 36.4% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Kurt Raetsch's chess games
All 161 games by Kurt Raetsch 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: 66 wins, 17 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Stephan Holzschuh | 2,287 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Tibor Rozsnyai | 2,215 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | C10 |
| May 2004 | Rudolf Benninger | 2,186 | ch-Frankfurt | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Ede Halmos | 2,120 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | C02 |
| Jan 2000 | Richard Weiland | 2,042 | Dresden Vdes Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2007 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,890 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,932 |
| chV-Bahn | 1998 | 21 | 10 | 1,797 |
| 2nd Rhein Main Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,337 |
| 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,720 |
| 3rd Karl Mala Memorial Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| Dresden Vdes Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Raetsch's chess games?
161 games by Kurt Raetsch, 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 Kurt Raetsch has played.
What does Kurt Raetsch play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Kurt Raetsch opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Raetsch answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kurt Raetsch play as White?
As White, Kurt Raetsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Raetsch play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Raetsch most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Kurt Raetsch's FIDE rating?
Kurt Raetsch is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Kurt Raetsch played?
Our database contains 161 games by Kurt Raetsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 17 draws, 78 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Raetsch?
161 games by Kurt Raetsch 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.