Prepare against Raphael Rehberg
FM · DEU · World #6,987 classical · FIDE ID 4686799
Our database contains 417 games by Raphael Rehberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Rehberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Rehberg 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 | 2,225 | 2,307 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,201 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,279 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 189 | 97 | 131 | 45.3% |
| As White | 211 | 107 | 54 | 50 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 206 | 82 | 43 | 81 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Rehberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Rehberg's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 98.1% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rehberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 63.9% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 30 | 24.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 60.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 26.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Raphael Rehberg's chess games
All 417 games by Raphael Rehberg 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: 189 wins, 97 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 42 | 21/9/12 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/8/18 | 42.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Karsten Volke | 2,463 | Oberliga Nord O 1920 | C54 |
| Jun 2017 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,452 | 88th ch-GER | C16 |
| Aug 2013 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,442 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E01 |
| Jun 2017 | Arno Zude | 2,398 | 88th ch-GER | C54 |
| Sep 2007 | Marcel Becker | 2,370 | Oberliga NRW 0708 | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U12 | 2001 | 25 | 20 | – |
| ch-GER U12 | 2001 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,615 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2007 | 18 | 11 | 2,240 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2003 | 18 | 10 | 1,940 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,225 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2005 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,189 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2007 | 14 | 7 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Rehberg's chess games?
417 games by Raphael Rehberg, 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 Raphael Rehberg has played.
What does Raphael Rehberg play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Raphael Rehberg opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Rehberg answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Raphael Rehberg play as White?
As White, Raphael Rehberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Rehberg play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Rehberg most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Raphael Rehberg's FIDE rating?
Raphael Rehberg is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Raphael Rehberg played?
Our database contains 417 games by Raphael Rehberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 97 draws, 131 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Rehberg?
417 games by Raphael Rehberg 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.