Prepare against Ralf Bendel
DEU · World #47,234 classical · FIDE ID 4663071
Our database contains 83 games by Ralf Bendel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Bendel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Bendel 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 | 1,904 | 2,189 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 26.5% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Bendel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Bendel's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bendel usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bendel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bendel usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ralf Bendel's chess games
All 83 games by Ralf Bendel 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: 22 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Patrick Goldsworthy | 2,207 | Bodensee Open | B22 |
| Aug 1999 | Helge Colpe | 2,192 | 3rd Karl Mala Memorial Open | A53 |
| Mar 1999 | Mihaly Bodrogi | 2,177 | 15th Budapest Spring Open | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Hartwig Loeffler | 2,034 | 5th Bad Zwesten Open | A05 |
| Dec 2013 | Wolfgang Friedrich | 2,031 | Augsburg Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,272 |
| Augsburg Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8687 | 1987 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 3rd Karl Mala Memorial Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 5th Bad Zwesten Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Bendel's chess games?
83 games by Ralf Bendel, 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 Bendel has played.
What does Ralf Bendel play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Ralf Bendel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Bendel answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ralf Bendel play as White?
As White, Ralf Bendel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Bendel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Bendel most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ralf Bendel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Bendel is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ralf Bendel played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ralf Bendel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Bendel?
83 games by Ralf Bendel 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.