Prepare against Ralf Hammel
DEU · World #30,266 classical · FIDE ID 24602574
When preparing against Ralf Hammel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Ralf Hammel, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hammel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hammel 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 | 1,985 | 2,198 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 72 | 132 | 43 | 29.1% |
| As White | 129 | 42 | 69 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 118 | 30 | 63 | 25 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hammel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hammel's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 98.4% | 58.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hammel usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hammel usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Hammel usually continues exd5 (53.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hammel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 72.7% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Ralf Hammel's chess games
All 247 games by Ralf Hammel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 72 wins, 132 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/19/3 | 37.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Hannes Knuth | 2,291 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | B30 |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Nocke | 2,225 | Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | B30 |
| Apr 1998 | Gerd Dettmann | 2,200 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | A30 |
| Aug 2005 | Ralf Schoengart | 2,112 | 5th Rostock PSV Open | E38 |
| Feb 2013 | Hans-Juergen Kliewe | 2,049 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 5th Rostock PSV Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,051 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hammel's chess games?
247 games by Ralf Hammel, from Jan 2004 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 Hammel has played.
What does Ralf Hammel play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Ralf Hammel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hammel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hammel play as White?
As White, Ralf Hammel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hammel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hammel most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ralf Hammel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hammel is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ralf Hammel played?
Our database contains 247 games by Ralf Hammel, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 132 draws, 43 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hammel?
247 games by Ralf Hammel 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.