Prepare against Ralf Ettel
DEU · World #138,580 classical · FIDE ID 16257146
When preparing against Ralf Ettel, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ralf Ettel, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Ettel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Ettel 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 | 1,624 | 1,709 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,583 | 1,689 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,580 | 1,645 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 27.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Ettel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Ettel's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Ettel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ettel usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Ettel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ettel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Ralf Ettel's chess games
All 36 games by Ralf Ettel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Michael Grosse | 1,941 | 4th Berlin Lieb Memorial | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Johannes Mueller | 1,775 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A90 |
| Aug 2018 | Helmut Poeltelt | 1,714 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A25 |
| Aug 2019 | Karlheinz Hesselbarth | 1,692 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E94 |
| Nov 2018 | Tade Prinz | 1,689 | 21st Berlin Eckbauer Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,587 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| 20th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2017 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,284 |
| 21st Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,522 |
| 4th Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,567 |
| Berlin Cup KO | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Ettel's chess games?
36 games by Ralf Ettel, from May 2018 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 Ettel has played.
What does Ralf Ettel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ralf Ettel opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Ettel answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ralf Ettel play as White?
As White, Ralf Ettel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Ettel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Ettel most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ralf Ettel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Ettel is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,583 in rapid and 1,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ralf Ettel played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ralf Ettel, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Ettel?
36 games by Ralf Ettel 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.