Prepare against Munira Rau
Kazakhstan · World #133,475 classical · FIDE ID 13752618
When preparing against Munira Rau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Munira Rau, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Munira Rau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Munira Rau 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 | 1,641 | 1,670 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,784 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,774 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 41.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 864 rated games against 563 different opponents, across 99 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 273 | 133 | 46 | 94 | 48.7% | 1,469 | 1,449 | 14 |
| Rapid | 306 | 140 | 30 | 136 | 45.8% | 1,587 | 1,529 | 7 |
| Blitz | 220 | 106 | 13 | 101 | 48.2% | 1,599 | 1,461 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 320 | 69 | 43 | 208 | 21.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 198 | 121 | 33 | 44 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 93 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77 | 40 | 10 | 27 | 1,720 | 1,757 |
| 2025 | 261 | 123 | 38 | 100 | 1,674 | 1,668 |
| 2024 | 134 | 70 | 16 | 48 | 1,555 | 1,527 |
| 2023 | 165 | 80 | 17 | 68 | 1,358 | 1,241 |
| 2022 | 102 | 47 | 9 | 46 | 1,448 | 1,256 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,461 | 1,061 |
| 2020 | 36 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 1,224 | 958 |
| 2019 | 71 | 30 | 4 | 37 | 1,264 | 1,041 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,414 | 1,014 |
Where Munira Rau has played
Kazakhstan (96) · Thailand (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Munira Rau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Munira Rau's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Rau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Rau usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Munira Rau's chess games
All 36 games by Munira Rau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Malika Japparbekova | 1,923 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Rachelle Joy Pascua | 1,840 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | B21 |
| Mar 2026 | Myla Sihara German | 1,774 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | A25 |
| Jan 2026 | Sofiya Skurygina | 1,688 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Adelina Nurkhankyzy | 1,602 | Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Girls | Qualification | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,864 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,960 |
| Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Girls | Quarterfinals | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,405 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,564 |
| Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Girls | Qualification | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Munira Rau's chess games?
36 games by Munira Rau, from Sep 2019 to Nov 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 Munira Rau has played.
What does Munira Rau play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Munira Rau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Munira Rau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Munira Rau play as White?
As White, Munira Rau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Munira Rau play as Black?
As Black, Munira Rau most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Munira Rau's FIDE rating?
Munira Rau is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Munira Rau played?
Our database contains 36 games by Munira Rau, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Munira Rau?
36 games by Munira Rau 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.