Prepare against Robert Rabiega
GM · DEU · World #919 classical · FIDE ID 4601475
When preparing against Robert Rabiega, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,501 games by Robert Rabiega, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Rabiega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Rabiega 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 | 2,460 | 2,560 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,439 | 2,468 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,485 | 2,653 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,501 | 635 | 555 | 311 | 42.3% |
| As White | 755 | 354 | 267 | 134 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 746 | 281 | 288 | 177 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Rabiega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Rabiega's side.
First moves as White (755 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 709 | 93.9% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 4.6% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.3% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues c3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Rabiega usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 176 | 55.9% | 61.6% |
| c5 | 108 | 34.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 17 | 5.4% | 29.4% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.9% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 228 | 93.1% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 6.1% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Robert Rabiega's chess games
All 1,501 games by Robert Rabiega 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: 635 wins, 555 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 190 | 87/66/37 | 45.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 54 | 27/19/8 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 54 | 28/21/5 | 51.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 50 | 24/18/8 | 48.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 19/14/3 | 52.8% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 21/8/4 | 63.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 14/14/4 | 43.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 12/6/1 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 81 | 31/32/18 | 38.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 66 | 16/38/12 | 24.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 61 | 23/18/20 | 37.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 44 | 13/14/17 | 29.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 19/17/4 | 47.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 29 | 5/18/6 | 17.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 9/10/10 | 31.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Richard Rapport | 2,729 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | C55 |
| Nov 2004 | Loek Van Wely | 2,680 | ch-EU Internet final | B22 |
| Nov 2004 | Viktor Bologan | 2,663 | ch-EU Internet final | C42 |
| Jun 2000 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,662 | Fujitsu Siemens Masters | B51 |
| Nov 2006 | David Navara | 2,660 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 98 | 46.5 | 2,238 |
| Graz Open | 2007 | 39 | 26 | 2,496 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 28 | 24 | 2,537 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,642 |
| Berlin | 2009 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,460 |
| ch-GER Internet g/5' | 2004 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,513 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,409 |
| Poznan Masters | 1996 | 18 | 13 | 2,549 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Kalinitschew (19 games) · Ulf Von Herman (15 games) · Alexander Lagunow (14 games) · Jakob Meister (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Rabiega's chess games?
1,501 games by Robert Rabiega, 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 Robert Rabiega has played.
What does Robert Rabiega play on the first move as White?
Across 755 games with White in our database, Robert Rabiega opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Rabiega answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Robert Rabiega play as White?
As White, Robert Rabiega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (190 games, 45.8% win rate); Italian Game (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 755 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Rabiega play as Black?
As Black, Robert Rabiega most often plays: Indian Defense (81 games, 38.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (66 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 37.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 746 games.
What is Robert Rabiega's FIDE rating?
Robert Rabiega is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,439 in rapid and 2,485 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Robert Rabiega played?
Our database contains 1,501 games by Robert Rabiega, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 635 wins, 555 draws, 311 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Rabiega?
1,501 games by Robert Rabiega 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.