Prepare against Ralf Blumenthal
DEU · World #45,648 classical · FIDE ID 12917230
When preparing against Ralf Blumenthal, expect 1.c4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 65 games by Ralf Blumenthal, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Blumenthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Blumenthal 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 | 1,911 | 1,970 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,875 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Blumenthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Blumenthal's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 28.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Blumenthal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ralf Blumenthal's chess games
All 65 games by Ralf Blumenthal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Heinz van Kempen | 2,097 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B21 |
| Apr 2010 | Werner Kies | 2,089 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A36 |
| Jul 2011 | Michael Meyer | 2,083 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Wolfgang Huebner | 1,979 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | C26 |
| Jul 2011 | Norbert Oberste | 1,865 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,873 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,662 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,819 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,882 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,641 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Blumenthal's chess games?
65 games by Ralf Blumenthal, from Sep 2011 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 Blumenthal has played.
What does Ralf Blumenthal play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ralf Blumenthal opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Blumenthal answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ralf Blumenthal play as White?
As White, Ralf Blumenthal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Blumenthal play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Blumenthal most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ralf Blumenthal's FIDE rating?
Ralf Blumenthal is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ralf Blumenthal played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ralf Blumenthal, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Blumenthal?
65 games by Ralf Blumenthal 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.