Prepare against Ralf Christ
DEU · World #7,326 classical · FIDE ID 4609395
Our database contains 529 games by Ralf Christ, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Christ's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Christ 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 | 2,218 | 2,318 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 165 | 245 | 119 | 31.2% |
| As White | 269 | 88 | 126 | 55 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 260 | 77 | 119 | 64 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Christ's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Christ's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 58.0% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 36.1% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Christ usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Christ usually continues d4 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Christ usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Christ usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Christ usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Christ usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 72.7% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 17.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 77.1% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 8.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ralf Christ's chess games
All 529 games by Ralf Christ 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: 165 wins, 245 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 6/15/0 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 10/14/11 | 28.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,506 | Hastings Challengers | E94 |
| Nov 2001 | Igor Berezovsky | 2,406 | 73rd ch-GER | B13 |
| Mar 2005 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,404 | BL2-Nord 0405 | D34 |
| Jan 1996 | Bela Lengyel | 2,380 | Oberliga Nord N 9697 | C24 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir S. Shumilin | 2,375 | Vienna Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 18 | 11 | 2,391 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,278 |
| Giessen Open | 1992 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,441 |
| Untergrombach Open | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,289 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 58th | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,369 |
| BL2-Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Christ's chess games?
529 games by Ralf Christ, 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 Christ has played.
What does Ralf Christ play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Ralf Christ opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Christ answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ralf Christ play as White?
As White, Ralf Christ's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Christ play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Christ most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Ralf Christ's FIDE rating?
Ralf Christ is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ralf Christ played?
Our database contains 529 games by Ralf Christ, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 245 draws, 119 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Christ?
529 games by Ralf Christ 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.