Prepare against Ralf Erkelenz
DEU · World #28,464 classical · FIDE ID 12928160
Our database contains 100 games by Ralf Erkelenz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Erkelenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Erkelenz 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 | 1,995 | 2,109 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 29 | 35 | 36 | 29.0% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Erkelenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Erkelenz's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 49.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Erkelenz usually continues c3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Erkelenz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Erkelenz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Erkelenz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 56.7% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ralf Erkelenz's chess games
All 100 games by Ralf Erkelenz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Neugebauer | 2,200 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | B50 |
| Jan 2013 | Ville Vainio | 2,196 | chT1-FIN West 1213 | B07 |
| Nov 2002 | Uwe Ritter | 2,041 | 18th Dortmund ABC Champions | B22 |
| May 2004 | Ulf Gohla | 2,033 | Dortmund ABC Serie C-21 | D41 |
| May 2004 | Maik Naundorf | 2,026 | Dortmund ABC Serie C-21 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund4 | 2002 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,902 |
| Dortmund ABC Serie C-21 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 1,968 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 18th Dortmund ABC Champions | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,972 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Erkelenz's chess games?
100 games by Ralf Erkelenz, from Jul 2012 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 Erkelenz has played.
What does Ralf Erkelenz play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ralf Erkelenz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Erkelenz answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ralf Erkelenz play as White?
As White, Ralf Erkelenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Erkelenz play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Erkelenz most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Ralf Erkelenz's FIDE rating?
Ralf Erkelenz is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Ralf Erkelenz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Ralf Erkelenz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Erkelenz?
100 games by Ralf Erkelenz 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.