Prepare against Ralf Bohnsack
DEU · World #12,931 classical · FIDE ID 4614232
Our database contains 221 games by Ralf Bohnsack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Bohnsack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Bohnsack 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 | 2,129 | 2,214 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 59 | 100 | 62 | 26.7% |
| As White | 112 | 36 | 44 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 23 | 56 | 30 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Bohnsack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Bohnsack's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bohnsack usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bohnsack usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bohnsack usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 95.9% | 46.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Ralf Bohnsack's chess games
All 221 games by Ralf Bohnsack in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 100 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 1/11/3 | 6.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | David2 Gross | 2,435 | Norderstedt IM | B33 |
| Jan 1987 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,340 | Baden-Baden Open | E12 |
| Feb 2002 | Matthias Bach | 2,335 | Oberliga Nord N 0102 | A57 |
| Nov 2006 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,325 | BL2-Nord 0607 | E94 |
| Jan 1995 | Roland Storm | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord N 9596 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,325 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1989 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| Norderstedt IM | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 58th | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,982 |
| chG-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 45th | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM-A 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord N 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Bohnsack's chess games?
221 games by Ralf Bohnsack, from Apr 2003 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 Bohnsack has played.
What does Ralf Bohnsack play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Ralf Bohnsack opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Bohnsack answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ralf Bohnsack play as White?
As White, Ralf Bohnsack's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Bohnsack play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Bohnsack most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 6.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Ralf Bohnsack's FIDE rating?
Ralf Bohnsack is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ralf Bohnsack played?
Our database contains 221 games by Ralf Bohnsack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 100 draws, 62 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Bohnsack?
221 games by Ralf Bohnsack 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.