Prepare against Rafael Klein
Israel · World #117,642 classical · FIDE ID 2808846
When preparing against Rafael Klein, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (73%).
Our database contains 77 games by Rafael Klein, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Klein 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 | 1,680 | 1,806 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,572 | 1,735 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,726 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 7 | 7 | 63 | 9.1% |
| As White | 36 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 9.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Klein's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 12.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 12.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Rafael Klein's chess games
All 77 games by Rafael Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Jozsef Czimer | 1,981 | Budapest FS09 FM-B | B33 |
| Apr 2004 | Jozsef Papp | 1,937 | Budapest FS04 FM-B | B84 |
| May 2009 | Istvan Szoukup | 1,839 | Budapest FS05 FM-B | C59 |
| Dec 2008 | Otto Dobos | 1,824 | Budapest FS12 FM-B | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2004 | 13 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2003 | 11 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-B | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2003 | 10 | 0 | 1,736 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2004 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 1,365 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 1,307 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-B | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Klein's chess games?
77 games by Rafael Klein, from Jul 2004 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 Rafael Klein has played.
What does Rafael Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Rafael Klein opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Klein answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rafael Klein play as White?
As White, Rafael Klein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Klein play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Klein most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Rafael Klein's FIDE rating?
Rafael Klein is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,572 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Rafael Klein played?
Our database contains 77 games by Rafael Klein, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 63 losses (9.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Klein?
77 games by Rafael Klein 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.