Prepare against Raoul Strohhaeker
IM · DEU · World #1,345 classical · FIDE ID 4687400
Our database contains 453 games by Raoul Strohhaeker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raoul Strohhaeker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raoul Strohhaeker 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 | 2,422 | 2,451 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,463 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 199 | 118 | 136 | 43.9% |
| As White | 231 | 122 | 51 | 58 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 222 | 77 | 67 | 78 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raoul Strohhaeker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raoul Strohhaeker's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 74.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 46 | 19.9% | 73.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 73.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues Nc3 (76.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Strohhaeker usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 96.4% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 77.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 17.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Raoul Strohhaeker's chess games
All 453 games by Raoul Strohhaeker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 199 wins, 118 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/9/10 | 44.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 13/21/21 | 23.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Jan H Timman | 2,575 | BL2-West 1718 | C07 |
| Jul 2007 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,557 | 206th Champions Challenge | B15 |
| Apr 2007 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,540 | 8th ch-EU | D09 |
| Nov 2008 | Aliaksei Charnushevich | 2,513 | chT1A-FRA 0809 | B42 |
| Mar 2008 | Vadim A Chernov | 2,505 | 12th Neckar Open A | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden U18 | 2005 | 14 | 12 | 2,398 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,777 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| Neuhausen IM | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| 3rd Augsburg Gutmann Memorial | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,389 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raoul Strohhaeker's chess games?
453 games by Raoul Strohhaeker, from Apr 2003 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 Raoul Strohhaeker has played.
What does Raoul Strohhaeker play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Raoul Strohhaeker opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raoul Strohhaeker answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Raoul Strohhaeker play as White?
As White, Raoul Strohhaeker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raoul Strohhaeker play as Black?
As Black, Raoul Strohhaeker most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 23.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Raoul Strohhaeker's FIDE rating?
Raoul Strohhaeker is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Raoul Strohhaeker played?
Our database contains 453 games by Raoul Strohhaeker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 118 draws, 136 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raoul Strohhaeker?
453 games by Raoul Strohhaeker 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.