Prepare against Raphael Lagunow
IM · DEU · World #1,352 classical · FIDE ID 24652644
Our database contains 960 games by Raphael Lagunow, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Lagunow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Lagunow 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 | 2,442 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,369 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,407 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 960 | 401 | 262 | 297 | 41.8% |
| As White | 492 | 224 | 151 | 117 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 468 | 177 | 111 | 180 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Lagunow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Lagunow's side.
First moves as White (492 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 333 | 67.7% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 24.8% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 5.7% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues g3 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 209 | 85.7% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 5.3% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 4.5% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 94 | 64.8% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Raphael Lagunow's chess games
All 960 games by Raphael Lagunow in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 401 wins, 262 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 51 | 22/15/14 | 43.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 25/14/9 | 52.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 52 | 25/6/21 | 48.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 14/8/24 | 30.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 37 | 9/10/18 | 24.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,701 | chT-World Rapid | A07 |
| Jan 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,637 | PRO League Stage | B33 |
| Jul 2020 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,626 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Jul 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,624 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Jul 2021 | Susanto Megaranto | 2,550 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 196 | 93 | 2,267 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 44 | 29 | 1,447 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 16 | 1,906 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| Wch U10 | 2010 | 19 | 10 | 1,854 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Lagunow's chess games?
960 games by Raphael Lagunow, from Nov 2009 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 Raphael Lagunow has played.
What does Raphael Lagunow play on the first move as White?
Across 492 games with White in our database, Raphael Lagunow opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Lagunow answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Raphael Lagunow play as White?
As White, Raphael Lagunow's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 492 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Lagunow play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Lagunow most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 24.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Raphael Lagunow's FIDE rating?
Raphael Lagunow is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Raphael Lagunow played?
Our database contains 960 games by Raphael Lagunow, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 401 wins, 262 draws, 297 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Lagunow?
960 games by Raphael Lagunow 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.