Prepare against Hans Ranft
NLD · World #54,900 classical · FIDE ID 1040502
Our database contains 55 games by Hans Ranft, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Ranft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Ranft 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 | 1,874 | 1,911 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,896 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 25.5% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Ranft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Ranft's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ranft usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ranft usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Ranft usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ranft usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Hans Ranft's chess games
All 55 games by Hans Ranft in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Vladimir Polyakin | 2,087 | Internet Section 15-A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 1,866 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,102 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Ranft's chess games?
55 games by Hans Ranft, from Nov 2021 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 Hans Ranft has played.
What does Hans Ranft play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Hans Ranft opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Ranft answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Ranft play as White?
As White, Hans Ranft's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Ranft play as Black?
As Black, Hans Ranft most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Hans Ranft's FIDE rating?
Hans Ranft is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Hans Ranft played?
Our database contains 55 games by Hans Ranft, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Ranft?
55 games by Hans Ranft 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.