Prepare against Rafael Krain
DEU · World #83,149 classical · FIDE ID 12988766
Our database contains 35 games by Rafael Krain, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Krain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Krain 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 | 1,779 | 1,851 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
Rafael Krain's chess games
All 35 games by Rafael Krain in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Marcus Dehn | 2,062 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A41 |
| Jul 2017 | Stefan Tatliak | 1,729 | Lueneburg Open B | B01 |
| May 2026 | Satilmis Koeten | 1,634 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A40 |
| May 2026 | Niklas Geib | 1,630 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A07 |
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Spingat | 1,627 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| Lueneburg Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,739 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Krain's chess games?
35 games by Rafael Krain, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Krain has played.
What openings does Rafael Krain play as White?
As White, Rafael Krain's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Krain play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Krain most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rafael Krain's FIDE rating?
Rafael Krain is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rafael Krain played?
Our database contains 35 games by Rafael Krain, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Krain?
35 games by Rafael Krain 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.