Prepare against Norbert Raygrotzki
DEU · World #50,543 classical · FIDE ID 4682637
Our database contains 173 games by Norbert Raygrotzki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Raygrotzki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Raygrotzki 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 | 1,891 | 2,061 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,944 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,916 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 39 | 61 | 73 | 22.5% |
| As White | 90 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 16 | 24 | 43 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Raygrotzki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Raygrotzki's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 70 | 77.8% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Raygrotzki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 65.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 30.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Norbert Raygrotzki's chess games
All 173 games by Norbert Raygrotzki 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: 39 wins, 61 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Uwe Ritter | 2,107 | 3rd Heisinger Winter Open | B15 |
| Mar 2002 | Klaus Kuenitz | 2,068 | 8th Werther Schloss Open A | A34 |
| Apr 2013 | Milan Kandic | 2,055 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | A20 |
| Feb 2013 | Felix Bastians | 2,050 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | A29 |
| Apr 2000 | Guenter Klempt | 2,004 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9900 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,771 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 7 | 2,110 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,836 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Raygrotzki's chess games?
173 games by Norbert Raygrotzki, 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 Norbert Raygrotzki has played.
What does Norbert Raygrotzki play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Norbert Raygrotzki opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Raygrotzki answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Norbert Raygrotzki play as White?
As White, Norbert Raygrotzki's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Raygrotzki play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Raygrotzki most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Norbert Raygrotzki's FIDE rating?
Norbert Raygrotzki is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Norbert Raygrotzki played?
Our database contains 173 games by Norbert Raygrotzki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 61 draws, 73 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Raygrotzki?
173 games by Norbert Raygrotzki 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.