Prepare against Ralf Bascheck
DEU · World #67,186 classical · FIDE ID 12951170
When preparing against Ralf Bascheck, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 43 games by Ralf Bascheck, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Bascheck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Bascheck 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 | 1,831 | 1,869 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,868 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 12 | 22 | 20.9% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Bascheck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Bascheck's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 100.0% | 23.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 23.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Bascheck usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Bascheck usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bascheck usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Ralf Bascheck's chess games
All 43 games by Ralf Bascheck in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 1/4/11 | 6.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Sebastian Kaiser | 1,869 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-B 1st | D92 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Niemann | 1,741 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A07 |
| May 2021 | Christian Syre | 1,719 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A48 |
| May 2020 | Wolfgang Becker | 1,715 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A48 |
| May 2021 | Mario Oberling | 1,702 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,626 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,468 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-B 1st | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Bascheck's chess games?
43 games by Ralf Bascheck, from Feb 2013 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 Ralf Bascheck has played.
What does Ralf Bascheck play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ralf Bascheck opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Bascheck answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Bascheck play as White?
As White, Ralf Bascheck's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Bascheck play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Bascheck most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ralf Bascheck's FIDE rating?
Ralf Bascheck is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ralf Bascheck played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ralf Bascheck, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Bascheck?
43 games by Ralf Bascheck 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.