Prepare against Ralf Barten
DEU · World #45,306 classical · FIDE ID 4680219
Our database contains 38 games by Ralf Barten, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Barten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Barten 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 | 1,912 | 2,096 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 18.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Barten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Barten's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Barten usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Barten usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Barten usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Barten usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Barten usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Barten usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ralf Barten's chess games
All 38 games by Ralf Barten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Martin Krockenberger | 2,264 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D77 |
| Aug 2024 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,136 | 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | E03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 2,043 |
| Porz Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,285 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,924 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,127 |
| 29th Porz Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,762 |
| 39th Muenster Open A | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Barten's chess games?
38 games by Ralf Barten, from Apr 2003 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 Ralf Barten has played.
What does Ralf Barten play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ralf Barten opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Barten answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ralf Barten play as White?
As White, Ralf Barten's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Barten play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Barten most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ralf Barten's FIDE rating?
Ralf Barten is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ralf Barten played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ralf Barten, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Barten?
38 games by Ralf Barten 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.