Prepare against Rafe Rehman

Norway · World #26,678 classical · FIDE ID 1559206

When preparing against Rafe Rehman, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 38 games by Rafe Rehman, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafe Rehman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafe Rehman 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafe Rehman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafe Rehman's side.

First moves as White (19 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 61.1% score
  • …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rehman usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Rehman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rehman usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (25% of these games) — Rehman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …b6 (13% of these games) — Rehman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Rafe Rehman's chess games

All 38 games by Rafe Rehman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Rafe Rehman's chess games?

38 games by Rafe Rehman, from May 2019 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 Rafe Rehman has played.

What does Rafe Rehman play on the first move as White?

Across 19 games with White in our database, Rafe Rehman opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafe Rehman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Rafe Rehman play as White?

As White, Rafe Rehman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Rafe Rehman play as Black?

As Black, Rafe Rehman most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.

What is Rafe Rehman's FIDE rating?

Rafe Rehman is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (May 2026).

How many games has Rafe Rehman played?

Our database contains 38 games by Rafe Rehman, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (36.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Rafe Rehman?

38 games by Rafe Rehman 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.

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