Prepare against Thomas Raupp
FM · DEU · World #7,025 classical · FIDE ID 4601610
When preparing against Thomas Raupp, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 646 games by Thomas Raupp, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Raupp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Raupp 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 | 2,360 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,241 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,248 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 215 | 291 | 140 | 33.3% |
| As White | 307 | 116 | 140 | 51 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 339 | 99 | 151 | 89 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Raupp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Raupp's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 59.0% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 106 | 34.5% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.9% | 58.3% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Raupp usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Raupp usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Raupp usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Raupp usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Raupp usually continues Nc3 (67.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Raupp usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 89.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 72.6% | 50.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 27.4% | 56.5% |
Thomas Raupp's chess games
All 646 games by Thomas Raupp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 215 wins, 291 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 13/17/3 | 39.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/14/4 | 35.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 96 | 32/39/25 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Hubert Eschle | 2,527 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | E32 |
| Apr 1983 | Eric Lobron | 2,515 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | D34 |
| May 2022 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,498 | Bodensee Open | A13 |
| Jan 1987 | Nigel R Davies | 2,460 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | A08 |
| Mar 2003 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,426 | Oberliga Baden 0203 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1983 | 42 | 29 | 2,401 |
| ch-Baden | 1993 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,257 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,458 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 14 | 8 | 2,393 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 14 | 7 | 2,367 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,473 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Raupp's chess games?
646 games by Thomas Raupp, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Thomas Raupp has played.
What does Thomas Raupp play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Thomas Raupp opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Raupp answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Thomas Raupp play as White?
As White, Thomas Raupp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Raupp play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Raupp most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Thomas Raupp's FIDE rating?
Thomas Raupp is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (May 2011).
How many games has Thomas Raupp played?
Our database contains 646 games by Thomas Raupp, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 291 draws, 140 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Raupp?
646 games by Thomas Raupp 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.