Prepare against Vladimir Rau
Slovakia · World #71,367 classical · FIDE ID 14925850
When preparing against Vladimir Rau, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Vladimir Rau, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Rau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir 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 | 1,817 | 1,846 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,786 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 31.8% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Rau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Rau's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Rau usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Rau usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Rau usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Vladimir Rau's chess games
All 85 games by Vladimir Rau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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, 25 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Igor Sturdik | 1,973 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | B19 |
| Oct 2016 | Nikolas Meszaros | 1,829 | chT4-SVK A22 1617 | B14 |
| Feb 2017 | Andrej Hornik | 1,797 | chT4-SVK A22 1617 | D45 |
| Apr 2016 | Dusan Lajda | 1,795 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | D48 |
| Dec 2016 | Milan Fidericky | 1,749 | chT3A2-SVK 1617 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,543 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,655 |
| Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,594 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,927 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,670 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Rau's chess games?
85 games by Vladimir Rau, from Apr 2014 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 Vladimir Rau has played.
What does Vladimir Rau play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Vladimir Rau opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Rau answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Rau play as White?
As White, Vladimir Rau's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Rau play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Rau most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vladimir Rau's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Rau is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Rau played?
Our database contains 85 games by Vladimir Rau, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Rau?
85 games by Vladimir 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.