Prepare against Ralf Danielmeier
DEU · World #20,539 classical · FIDE ID 4650751
When preparing against Ralf Danielmeier, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Ralf Danielmeier, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Danielmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Danielmeier 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 | 2,053 | 2,193 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,093 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 40 | 49 | 52 | 28.4% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 23 | 31 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Danielmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Danielmeier's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 90.3% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Danielmeier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 36.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Ralf Danielmeier's chess games
All 141 games by Ralf Danielmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Oct 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: 40 wins, 49 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 5/15/9 | 17.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Sabina-Francesca Foisor | 2,386 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | D94 |
| Jan 2008 | Aarthie Ramaswamy | 2,322 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Daniel Berg | 2,265 | Oberliga NRW 9697 II | B06 |
| Nov 2010 | Thorsten Cmiel | 2,255 | NRW Class2 1011 | B21 |
| Sep 2008 | Roland Jajonek | 2,253 | NRW Class1 0809 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga NRW 9697 II | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,120 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Danielmeier's chess games?
141 games by Ralf Danielmeier, from Jul 2007 to Oct 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 Danielmeier has played.
What does Ralf Danielmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ralf Danielmeier opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Danielmeier answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ralf Danielmeier play as White?
As White, Ralf Danielmeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Danielmeier play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Danielmeier most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Ralf Danielmeier's FIDE rating?
Ralf Danielmeier is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Ralf Danielmeier played?
Our database contains 141 games by Ralf Danielmeier, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 49 draws, 52 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Danielmeier?
141 games by Ralf Danielmeier 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.