Prepare against Raymond Kaufman
IM · Canada · World #5,996 classical · FIDE ID 2015056
Our database contains 1,173 games by Raymond Kaufman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Kaufman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond Kaufman 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 | 2,248 | 2,393 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,336 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,173 | 495 | 225 | 451 | 42.2% |
| As White | 581 | 261 | 106 | 212 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 592 | 234 | 119 | 239 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Kaufman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Kaufman's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 303 | 52.2% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 211 | 36.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 7.1% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 24 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues e4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues d4 (32.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 41.3% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 80 | 29.0% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 33 | 12.0% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 28 | 10.1% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 75.5% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 36 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Raymond Kaufman's chess games
All 1,173 games by Raymond Kaufman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 495 wins, 225 draws, 451 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 51 | 22/10/19 | 43.1% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 5/3/14 | 22.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 25/9/23 | 43.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Csaba Balogh | 2,656 | Cuernavaca Sisniega Memorial | E04 |
| Jun 2020 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,642 | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | C28 |
| Jan 2012 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,617 | Northern California Open | E11 |
| Mar 2023 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | E72 |
| May 2010 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,591 | 19th Chicago Open | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 322 | 149.5 | 2,232 |
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,260 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,224 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 2,318 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 17 | 4 | 2,123 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,404 |
| 3rd Hampstead GM | 1998 | 15 | 2 | 2,121 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Kaufman's chess games?
1,173 games by Raymond Kaufman, from Apr 2003 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 Raymond Kaufman has played.
What does Raymond Kaufman play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Raymond Kaufman opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Kaufman answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Raymond Kaufman play as White?
As White, Raymond Kaufman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Kaufman play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Kaufman most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 592 games.
What is Raymond Kaufman's FIDE rating?
Raymond Kaufman is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Raymond Kaufman played?
Our database contains 1,173 games by Raymond Kaufman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 225 draws, 451 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Kaufman?
1,173 games by Raymond Kaufman 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.