Prepare against Stephan Rausch
FM · DEU · World #7,836 classical · FIDE ID 4613279
When preparing against Stephan Rausch, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 556 games by Stephan Rausch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Rausch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Rausch 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 | 2,208 | 2,355 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,344 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 218 | 197 | 141 | 39.2% |
| As White | 272 | 108 | 95 | 69 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 284 | 110 | 102 | 72 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Rausch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Rausch's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 90.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 7.7% | 52.4% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rausch usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rausch usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rausch usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rausch usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rausch usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 121 | 98.4% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 83.8% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Stephan Rausch's chess games
All 556 games by Stephan Rausch 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: 218 wins, 197 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 73 | 27/31/15 | 37.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 41 | 19/17/5 | 46.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 42 | 15/14/13 | 35.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 39 | 12/16/11 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 14/17/4 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,600 | 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C01 |
| Sep 2002 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,574 | 13th Seefeld Open | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Luther | 2,495 | 7th Seefeld Open | C18 |
| Jan 1992 | Ludger Keitlinghaus | 2,440 | Dortmund Open A | C01 |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Buturin | 2,415 | Mlada Boleslav Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,455 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Rausch's chess games?
556 games by Stephan Rausch, 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 Stephan Rausch has played.
What does Stephan Rausch play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Stephan Rausch opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Rausch answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stephan Rausch play as White?
As White, Stephan Rausch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 37.0% win rate); Torre Attack (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Rausch play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Rausch most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Stephan Rausch's FIDE rating?
Stephan Rausch is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stephan Rausch played?
Our database contains 556 games by Stephan Rausch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 197 draws, 141 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Rausch?
556 games by Stephan Rausch 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.