Prepare against Ralf Frombach
DEU · World #8,700 classical · FIDE ID 24605603
Our database contains 260 games by Ralf Frombach, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Frombach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Frombach 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 | 2,192 | 2,240 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 107 | 77 | 76 | 41.2% |
| As White | 135 | 59 | 31 | 45 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 125 | 48 | 46 | 31 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Frombach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Frombach's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 81.5% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.1% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Frombach usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Frombach usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Frombach usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Frombach usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Frombach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Frombach usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 80.7% | 57.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 40.9% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 36.4% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Ralf Frombach's chess games
All 260 games by Ralf Frombach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 107 wins, 77 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Viacheslav Savchenko | 2,369 | Unna Open | A65 |
| Nov 2010 | Jens Luetke | 2,323 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | B40 |
| Feb 2009 | Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch | 2,306 | Oberliga NRW 0809 | D27 |
| Dec 2010 | Willy Rosen | 2,303 | Oberliga NRW 1011 | E21 |
| Oct 2013 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,301 | ch-NRW | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,148 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U17 | 1994 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,163 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,210 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Frombach's chess games?
260 games by Ralf Frombach, from Oct 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 Frombach has played.
What does Ralf Frombach play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Ralf Frombach opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Frombach answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ralf Frombach play as White?
As White, Ralf Frombach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Frombach play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Frombach most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Ralf Frombach's FIDE rating?
Ralf Frombach is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ralf Frombach played?
Our database contains 260 games by Ralf Frombach, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 77 draws, 76 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Frombach?
260 games by Ralf Frombach 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.