Prepare against Ralf Froitzheim
DEU · World #73,153 classical · FIDE ID 4653041
When preparing against Ralf Froitzheim, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Ralf Froitzheim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Froitzheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Froitzheim 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 | 1,811 | 2,044 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 74 | 66 | 77 | 34.1% |
| As White | 115 | 47 | 30 | 38 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 102 | 27 | 36 | 39 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Froitzheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Froitzheim's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 112 | 97.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues g3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Froitzheim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 75.0% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 25.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Ralf Froitzheim's chess games
All 217 games by Ralf Froitzheim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 74 wins, 66 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 16/10/10 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | W. Hartmann | 2,285 | Koblenz Open | A16 |
| Nov 2014 | Wolf-Dieter Meissner | 2,231 | Troisdorf Open | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Siegfried Schydlo | 2,090 | 16th Wiesbaden Open | A31 |
| May 2016 | Jonas Engesser | 2,060 | 26th Schweinfurt Open | E65 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael Klyszcz | 2,023 | Troisdorf Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 91 | 52 | 1,833 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,852 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,597 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,715 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Froitzheim's chess games?
217 games by Ralf Froitzheim, from Apr 2003 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 Froitzheim has played.
What does Ralf Froitzheim play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Ralf Froitzheim opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Froitzheim answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ralf Froitzheim play as White?
As White, Ralf Froitzheim's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Froitzheim play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Froitzheim most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Ralf Froitzheim's FIDE rating?
Ralf Froitzheim is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ralf Froitzheim played?
Our database contains 217 games by Ralf Froitzheim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 66 draws, 77 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Froitzheim?
217 games by Ralf Froitzheim 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.