Prepare against Ralf Federschmidt
DEU · World #73,863 classical · FIDE ID 16222636
When preparing against Ralf Federschmidt, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Ralf Federschmidt, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Federschmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Federschmidt 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 | 1,809 | 1,897 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 26.1% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Federschmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Federschmidt's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 55.8% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 18 | 41.9% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 42% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Federschmidt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Ralf Federschmidt's chess games
All 92 games by Ralf Federschmidt in the Chess.ceo database (May 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, 36 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Toralf Kirschneck | 2,035 | Regionalliga NW 0910 | B21 |
| Nov 2009 | Walter Lechleitner | 2,001 | Regionalliga NW 0910 | B21 |
| Nov 2013 | Brandon Bizzell | 1,966 | Regionalliga NW 1314 | B06 |
| Oct 2011 | Helmut Kuespert | 1,877 | Regionalliga NW 1112 | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Helmut Krausert | 1,856 | ch-UNT M2 52th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NW 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 50th | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 1,873 |
| ch-UNT M2 52th | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,717 |
| Bad Neustadt Open | 1990 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Federschmidt's chess games?
92 games by Ralf Federschmidt, from May 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 Federschmidt has played.
What does Ralf Federschmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ralf Federschmidt opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.f4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Federschmidt answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Federschmidt play as White?
As White, Ralf Federschmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Federschmidt play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Federschmidt most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ralf Federschmidt's FIDE rating?
Ralf Federschmidt is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ralf Federschmidt played?
Our database contains 92 games by Ralf Federschmidt, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 36 draws, 32 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Federschmidt?
92 games by Ralf Federschmidt 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.