Prepare against Rainer Pape
DEU · World #50,774 classical · FIDE ID 4676661
Our database contains 123 games by Rainer Pape, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Pape's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Pape 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 | 1,890 | 1,909 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 41 | 37 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As White | 58 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Pape's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Pape's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 87.9% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pape usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pape usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pape usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pape usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Pape usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Rainer Pape's chess games
All 123 games by Rainer Pape in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 41 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Joachim Kornrumpf | 2,068 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | B20 |
| Apr 2017 | Peter Magdorf | 2,021 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | A40 |
| Sep 2014 | Hans Rackowiak | 2,011 | 23rd chT-GER Seniors | A48 |
| Sep 2014 | Gerhard Pamperin | 1,947 | 23rd chT-GER Seniors | D94 |
| Mar 2018 | Eckhard Stomprowski | 1,875 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors-A | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,873 |
| 64th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| 63rd ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,626 |
| 26th Kiel Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,607 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors 62nd | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Kiel Open B 27th | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Pape's chess games?
123 games by Rainer Pape, from May 2010 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 Pape has played.
What does Rainer Pape play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Rainer Pape opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Pape answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rainer Pape play as White?
As White, Rainer Pape's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Pape play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Pape most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Rainer Pape's FIDE rating?
Rainer Pape is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rainer Pape played?
Our database contains 123 games by Rainer Pape, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Pape?
123 games by Rainer Pape 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.