Prepare against Klemens Ranker
DEU · World #81,024 classical · FIDE ID 24607339
When preparing against Klemens Ranker, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.0% over 41 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Klemens Ranker, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klemens Ranker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klemens Ranker 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 | 1,786 | 1,982 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 108 | 94 | 129 | 32.6% |
| As White | 160 | 53 | 44 | 63 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 171 | 55 | 50 | 66 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klemens Ranker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klemens Ranker's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Ranker usually continues Bc4 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ranker usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ranker usually continues d4 (47.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 97.4% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 45.9% | 55.4% |
Klemens Ranker's chess games
All 331 games by Klemens Ranker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 108 wins, 94 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 41 | 9/11/21 | 22.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Axel Schmitt | 2,355 | Pfalz Open | B72 |
| Jul 2015 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,224 | 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | D94 |
| Apr 2009 | Karl-Heinz Bondick | 2,172 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | E81 |
| Sep 2008 | Uwe Erhart | 2,107 | 19th Seefeld Open | B23 |
| Sep 2005 | Hagen Oettinger | 2,100 | 16th Seefeld Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfalz Open | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,443 |
| PF Open | 1994 | 14 | 10 | – |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
Interactive opening tree from all 331 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klemens Ranker's chess games?
331 games by Klemens Ranker, from Jan 2004 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 Klemens Ranker has played.
What does Klemens Ranker play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Klemens Ranker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klemens Ranker answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Klemens Ranker play as White?
As White, Klemens Ranker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 22.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klemens Ranker play as Black?
As Black, Klemens Ranker most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Klemens Ranker's FIDE rating?
Klemens Ranker is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Klemens Ranker played?
Our database contains 331 games by Klemens Ranker, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 94 draws, 129 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klemens Ranker?
331 games by Klemens Ranker 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.