Prepare against Ralf Gruettner
DEU · World #26,602 classical · FIDE ID 4638158
Our database contains 419 games by Ralf Gruettner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Gruettner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Gruettner 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 | 2,007 | 2,133 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,132 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,118 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 164 | 100 | 154 | 39.1% |
| As White | 216 | 101 | 45 | 69 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 203 | 63 | 55 | 85 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Gruettner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Gruettner's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 51.4% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 105 | 48.6% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gruettner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 30.1% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 20 | 21.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 95.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
Ralf Gruettner's chess games
All 419 games by Ralf Gruettner 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: 164 wins, 100 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 9/5/18 | 28.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 18 | 2/6/10 | 11.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho | 2,340 | 6th Florianopolis Open | A57 |
| Jun 2009 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,292 | 12th Rhein Main Open | B01 |
| Jul 2014 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,285 | Klatovy Open | C50 |
| Jan 1993 | Dragos Ciornei | 2,275 | Giessen Open | B03 |
| Jun 2014 | Jiri Rydl | 2,257 | Klatovy Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1995 | 27 | 17 | 2,403 |
| Hessen qual | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,692 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,115 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 1st Sao Martinho do Porto Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Gruettner's chess games?
419 games by Ralf Gruettner, 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 Gruettner has played.
What does Ralf Gruettner play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Ralf Gruettner opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Gruettner answers 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ralf Gruettner play as White?
As White, Ralf Gruettner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Gruettner play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Gruettner most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Ralf Gruettner's FIDE rating?
Ralf Gruettner is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Ralf Gruettner played?
Our database contains 419 games by Ralf Gruettner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 100 draws, 154 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Gruettner?
419 games by Ralf Gruettner 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.