Prepare against Ralf Ehlen
DEU · World #93,690 classical · FIDE ID 12959901
When preparing against Ralf Ehlen, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 71 games by Ralf Ehlen, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Ehlen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Ehlen 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 | 1,748 | 1,748 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 33.8% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Ehlen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Ehlen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ehlen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Ralf Ehlen's chess games
All 71 games by Ralf Ehlen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 27 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1983 | Eric Prie | 2,360 | Clermont Ferrand Open | C02 |
| Jan 1993 | Reinhard Ley | 1,685 | RL Open | C47 |
| Apr 2011 | Marc-Andre Bach | 1,678 | 34th SVR Open | D10 |
| Jan 1997 | Christian Roos | 1,675 | Rheinland Open | C55 |
| Mar 2008 | Thomas Endres | 1,666 | 31st SVR Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,466 |
| ch-SVR Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Rheinland-ch MA2 | 1999 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 31st SVR Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,679 |
| 34th SVR Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,631 |
| Rheinland Open | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 1,947 |
| RL Open | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-RLPF B | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Ehlen's chess games?
71 games by Ralf Ehlen, from Dec 2016 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 Ehlen has played.
What does Ralf Ehlen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ralf Ehlen opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Ehlen answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ralf Ehlen play as White?
As White, Ralf Ehlen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Ehlen play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Ehlen most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ralf Ehlen's FIDE rating?
Ralf Ehlen is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ralf Ehlen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ralf Ehlen, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 27 draws, 20 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Ehlen?
71 games by Ralf Ehlen 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.