Prepare against Denny Ringeltaube
DEU · World #64,771 classical · FIDE ID 1271134
When preparing against Denny Ringeltaube, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 90 games by Denny Ringeltaube, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denny Ringeltaube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denny Ringeltaube 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 | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 24 | 22 | 44 | 26.7% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denny Ringeltaube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denny Ringeltaube's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 36.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ringeltaube usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Denny Ringeltaube's chess games
All 90 games by Denny Ringeltaube in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Jimmy Geboers | 1,954 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D03 |
| Nov 2017 | Gottfried Draxler | 1,781 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | A36 |
| Aug 2011 | Achim de Vivie | 1,768 | 8th Cologne Longerich Open | D03 |
| Nov 2012 | Klaus Fehlau | 1,748 | Troisdorf Open | D56 |
| Jul 2013 | Vincent Rost | 1,739 | 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,739 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,667 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,809 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,574 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,799 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,516 |
| 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denny Ringeltaube's chess games?
90 games by Denny Ringeltaube, from Jul 2009 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 Denny Ringeltaube has played.
What does Denny Ringeltaube play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Denny Ringeltaube opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denny Ringeltaube answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Denny Ringeltaube play as White?
As White, Denny Ringeltaube's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denny Ringeltaube play as Black?
As Black, Denny Ringeltaube most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Denny Ringeltaube's FIDE rating?
Denny Ringeltaube is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Denny Ringeltaube played?
Our database contains 90 games by Denny Ringeltaube, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denny Ringeltaube?
90 games by Denny Ringeltaube 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.