Prepare against Nikita Rau
DEU · World #19,334 classical · FIDE ID 12902543
When preparing against Nikita Rau, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 82 games by Nikita Rau, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Rau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita 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 | 2,063 | 2,075 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 36 | 17 | 29 | 43.9% |
| As White | 43 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Rau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Rau's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 41.9% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 39.5% | 73.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rau usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rau usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Rau usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rau usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Rau usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Nikita Rau's chess games
All 82 games by Nikita Rau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Dietmar Cevik | 2,239 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Daniel Rous | 2,201 | 2nd Prague Summer Open | A08 |
| Aug 2015 | Kristian Chmel | 2,119 | 2nd Prague Summer Open | D45 |
| Jan 2020 | Yannick Koch | 2,082 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A04 |
| Apr 2012 | Lennard Loewe | 2,069 | ch-Niedersachsen U18 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2013 | 23 | 14 | 1,887 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 1,973 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,511 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Rau's chess games?
82 games by Nikita Rau, from Sep 2010 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 Nikita Rau has played.
What does Nikita Rau play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nikita Rau opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Rau answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Nikita Rau play as White?
As White, Nikita Rau's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Rau play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Rau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Nikita Rau's FIDE rating?
Nikita Rau is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nikita Rau played?
Our database contains 82 games by Nikita Rau, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Rau?
82 games by Nikita 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.