Prepare against Rolf Faulhaber
DEU · World #28,174 classical · FIDE ID 24615994
When preparing against Rolf Faulhaber, expect 1.Nf3 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Rolf Faulhaber, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Faulhaber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Faulhaber 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 | 1,997 | 2,163 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 19.6% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Faulhaber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Faulhaber's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 78.1% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Faulhaber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
Rolf Faulhaber's chess games
All 56 games by Rolf Faulhaber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Erich Mueller | 2,147 | 34th Untergrombach Open | A03 |
| Dec 2016 | Kai Kluss | 2,132 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | A30 |
| Oct 2016 | Stefan Schork | 2,063 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | A09 |
| May 2015 | Franz Unger | 1,985 | chA-Stuttgart Open | C15 |
| May 2015 | Marc Gibicar | 1,938 | chA-Stuttgart Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,100 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,885 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,073 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| ch-Untergrombach 35th | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Faulhaber's chess games?
56 games by Rolf Faulhaber, from Oct 2004 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 Rolf Faulhaber has played.
What does Rolf Faulhaber play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Rolf Faulhaber opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Faulhaber answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rolf Faulhaber play as White?
As White, Rolf Faulhaber's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Faulhaber play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Faulhaber most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Rolf Faulhaber's FIDE rating?
Rolf Faulhaber is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rolf Faulhaber played?
Our database contains 56 games by Rolf Faulhaber, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Faulhaber?
56 games by Rolf Faulhaber 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.