Prepare against Rafael Friedmann
IM · DEU · World #1,684 classical · FIDE ID 11600780
When preparing against Rafael Friedmann, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Rafael Friedmann, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Friedmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Friedmann 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 | 2,401 | 2,508 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,437 | 2,506 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,415 | 2,546 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 30 | 83 | 19 | 22.7% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 36 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 12 | 47 | 13 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 376 rated games against 279 different opponents, across 124 events in 4 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 | 242 | 62 | 154 | 26 | 25.6% | 2,392 | 2,452 | 35 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | 2,224 | 2,179 | 3 |
| Blitz | 125 | 65 | 38 | 22 | 52.0% | 2,305 | 2,433 | 27 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 83 | 14 | 53 | 16 | 16.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 269 | 100 | 138 | 31 | 37.2% |
Wins over titled players: 15 vs GM · 25 vs IM · 41 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WGM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2,304 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 39 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2,305 | 2,326 |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2,292 | 2,365 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2,264 | 2,314 |
| 2022 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 2,241 | 2,370 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,368 | 2,448 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,406 | 2,273 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2,420 | 2,363 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,473 | 2,373 |
| 2017 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2,360 | 2,483 |
| 2016 | 52 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 2,387 | 2,531 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,389 | 2,389 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,514 | 2,380 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2,404 | 2,404 |
| 2012 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2,344 | 2,375 |
| 2011 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2,397 | 2,552 |
| 2010 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2,403 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2,391 | 2,568 |
| 2008 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2,371 | 2,488 |
| 2007 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2,425 | 2,472 |
| 2006 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2,467 | 2,497 |
Where Rafael Friedmann has played
Germany (96) · Netherlands (22) · Belgium (5) · Latvia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Friedmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Friedmann's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 61.7% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 28.3% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Friedmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Rafael Friedmann's chess games
All 132 games by Rafael Friedmann 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: 30 wins, 83 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Erik van den Doel | 2,592 | chT-NED 0910 | B40 |
| Dec 2017 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,512 | BL2-West 1718 | A00 |
| Jan 2013 | Aleksandar Dranov | 2,465 | BL2-West 1213 | B01 |
| Nov 2011 | Twan Burg | 2,462 | chT-BEL 1112 | D14 |
| Nov 2007 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,429 | chT-NED 0708 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,566 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,407 |
| BL2-West 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,550 |
| BL2-West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,503 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,518 |
| BL2-West 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,446 |
| BL2-West 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,436 |
| BL2-West 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Friedmann's chess games?
132 games by Rafael Friedmann, 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 Rafael Friedmann has played.
What does Rafael Friedmann play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Rafael Friedmann opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Friedmann answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rafael Friedmann play as White?
As White, Rafael Friedmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Friedmann play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Friedmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Rafael Friedmann's FIDE rating?
Rafael Friedmann is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,437 in rapid and 2,415 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Rafael Friedmann played?
Our database contains 132 games by Rafael Friedmann, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 83 draws, 19 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Friedmann?
132 games by Rafael Friedmann 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.