Prepare against Tonu Rauk
Estonia · World #27,851 classical · FIDE ID 4501110
Our database contains 145 games by Tonu Rauk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tonu Rauk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tonu Rauk 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 | 1,999 | 2,230 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,205 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,207 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 29.7% |
| As White | 71 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 19 | 31 | 24 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tonu Rauk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tonu Rauk's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 98.6% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rauk usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rauk usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Rauk usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Rauk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Tonu Rauk's chess games
All 145 games by Tonu Rauk 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: 43 wins, 55 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Hendrik Olde | 2,338 | chT-EST | A08 |
| Nov 2017 | Georgios Mastrokoukos | 2,301 | 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | E14 |
| Mar 2006 | Vitali Shlokov | 2,277 | 21st chT-EST | E90 |
| Jan 2007 | Sergei Neff | 2,239 | chT-EST 22nd | A14 |
| Jan 1998 | Yuri Zitin | 2,195 | chT-EST | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EST | 2002 | 19 | 8 | 2,188 |
| 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2017 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Tallinn Final | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2013 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,151 |
| Panevezys Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Saaremaa Cup | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-EST 1 league | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,265 |
| Karksi Rapid Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tonu Rauk's chess games?
145 games by Tonu Rauk, 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 Tonu Rauk has played.
What does Tonu Rauk play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Tonu Rauk opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tonu Rauk answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tonu Rauk play as White?
As White, Tonu Rauk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tonu Rauk play as Black?
As Black, Tonu Rauk most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Tonu Rauk's FIDE rating?
Tonu Rauk is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tonu Rauk played?
Our database contains 145 games by Tonu Rauk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 55 draws, 47 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tonu Rauk?
145 games by Tonu Rauk 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.