Prepare against Raphael Gut
FM · CHE · World #4,332 classical · FIDE ID 1339974
Our database contains 203 games by Raphael Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Gut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Gut 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 | 2,293 | 2,293 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,219 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 65 | 32 | 106 | 32.0% |
| As White | 99 | 28 | 21 | 50 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 37 | 11 | 56 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Gut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Gut's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 61.2% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 38 | 38.8% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (37.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Gut usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gut usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gut usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 78.0% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
Raphael Gut's chess games
All 203 games by Raphael Gut in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 65 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Dubov,Daniil | 2,652 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Zierk,S | 2,489 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Gelman,A | 2,419 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Perez Gormaz,M | 2,388 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A05 |
| May 2026 | Hess,Max | 2,388 | 4th Munich IM2 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,217 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,248 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,020 |
| ch-EU Union U08 15th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,101 |
| 4th Munich IM2 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Munich Youngsters IM Challenge | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,286 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Gut's chess games?
203 games by Raphael Gut, from Jun 2018 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 Raphael Gut has played.
What does Raphael Gut play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Raphael Gut opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Gut answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Raphael Gut play as White?
As White, Raphael Gut's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Gut play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Gut most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Raphael Gut's FIDE rating?
Raphael Gut is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Raphael Gut played?
Our database contains 203 games by Raphael Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Gut?
203 games by Raphael Gut 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.