Prepare against Raphael Kracht
FM · DEU · World #3,965 classical · FIDE ID 16214382
Our database contains 464 games by Raphael Kracht, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Kracht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Kracht 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 | 2,304 | 2,329 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,229 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 167 | 92 | 205 | 36.0% |
| As White | 235 | 104 | 37 | 94 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 229 | 63 | 55 | 111 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Kracht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Kracht's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 90.2% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kracht usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kracht usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kracht usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kracht usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kracht usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kracht usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 55.6% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 20.4% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 16 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 68.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Raphael Kracht's chess games
All 464 games by Raphael Kracht in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 167 wins, 92 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 46 | 25/7/14 | 54.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,532 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Aug 2025 | Viacheslav V. Zakhartsov | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Dec 2022 | Pia Cramling | 2,463 | ch-EU Blitz | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Lukasz Licznerski | 2,436 | Reykjavik Open | C65 |
| Aug 2024 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 192 | 63.5 | 2,050 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 25 | 11 | 2,049 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 20 | 12 | 1,726 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,181 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,958 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 1,651 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Kracht's chess games?
464 games by Raphael Kracht, from Nov 2015 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 Kracht has played.
What does Raphael Kracht play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Raphael Kracht opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Kracht answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Raphael Kracht play as White?
As White, Raphael Kracht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (46 games, 54.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Kracht play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Kracht most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Raphael Kracht's FIDE rating?
Raphael Kracht is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Raphael Kracht played?
Our database contains 464 games by Raphael Kracht, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 92 draws, 205 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Kracht?
464 games by Raphael Kracht 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.