Prepare against Ralf Graeber
FM · DEU · World #30,410 classical · FIDE ID 4634110
When preparing against Ralf Graeber, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Ralf Graeber, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Graeber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Graeber 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 | 2,161 | 2,277 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,177 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 38 | 51 | 37 | 30.2% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Graeber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Graeber's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 54.5% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 11 | 16.7% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Graeber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Graeber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Graeber usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 17% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Graeber usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Graeber usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Graeber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Ralf Graeber's chess games
All 126 games by Ralf Graeber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 51 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,334 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | A47 |
| Sep 1999 | Claus Kedziora | 2,279 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Svetlana Ivannikova | 2,245 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | E32 |
| Jan 1996 | Erwin Wilken | 2,230 | Meerbusch | D35 |
| Mar 2000 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,216 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,956 |
| Meerbusch | 1996 | 11 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,243 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Graeber's chess games?
126 games by Ralf Graeber, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Graeber has played.
What does Ralf Graeber play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ralf Graeber opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Graeber answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ralf Graeber play as White?
As White, Ralf Graeber's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Graeber play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Graeber most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Ralf Graeber's FIDE rating?
Ralf Graeber is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ralf Graeber played?
Our database contains 126 games by Ralf Graeber, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 51 draws, 37 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Graeber?
126 games by Ralf Graeber 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.