Prepare against Uwe Rau
DEU · World #11,462 classical · FIDE ID 4683439
Our database contains 67 games by Uwe Rau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Rau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Rau 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 | 2,148 | 2,221 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 | 13 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Rau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Rau's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rau usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rau usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Uwe Rau's chess games
All 67 games by Uwe Rau 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Martin Hoerstmann | 2,322 | DPMM Isernhagen-Leer | E48 |
| Jan 2002 | Sascha Lorenz | 2,293 | BL2-Nord 0102 | B23 |
| Feb 2004 | Juergen Schulz | 2,266 | Oberliga Nord W 0304 | C41 |
| Jan 2004 | Roubik Adibekian | 2,248 | Oberliga Nord W 0304 | E16 |
| Apr 2002 | Peter Gellrich | 2,244 | BL2-Nord 0102 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,428 |
| BL2-Nord 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,073 |
| 3rd Nord West Cup | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Rau's chess games?
67 games by Uwe Rau, 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 Uwe Rau has played.
What does Uwe Rau play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Uwe Rau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Rau answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Uwe Rau play as White?
As White, Uwe Rau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Rau play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Rau most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Uwe Rau's FIDE rating?
Uwe Rau is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Uwe Rau played?
Our database contains 67 games by Uwe Rau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Rau?
67 games by Uwe Rau 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.