Prepare against Rainer Haas
Austria · World #92,905 classical · FIDE ID 1614657
When preparing against Rainer Haas, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (29%).
Our database contains 66 games by Rainer Haas, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Haas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Haas 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 | 1,750 | 1,812 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Haas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Haas's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Haas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Haas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Haas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Haas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Rainer Haas's chess games
All 66 games by Rainer Haas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Ralf Hapke | 1,945 | 19th Graz Open B | C34 |
| Aug 2018 | Ekaterina Beshukova | 1,791 | 2nd Innsbruck Open B | D04 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexander Wiener | 1,691 | 19th Graz Open B | B33 |
| Jan 1994 | Karl-Heinz Staudacher | 1,675 | 9th Wattens Open | C10 |
| Sep 2012 | Frank Heyde | 1,657 | 19th Graz Open B | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 19th Graz Open B | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,869 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,883 |
| 20th ch-Tirol | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Haas's chess games?
66 games by Rainer Haas, from Jul 2018 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 Rainer Haas has played.
What does Rainer Haas play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Rainer Haas opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Haas answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rainer Haas play as White?
As White, Rainer Haas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Haas play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Haas most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Rainer Haas's FIDE rating?
Rainer Haas is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Rainer Haas played?
Our database contains 66 games by Rainer Haas, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Haas?
66 games by Rainer Haas 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.