Prepare against Ralf Hantusch
DEU · World #61,580 classical · FIDE ID 4613309
When preparing against Ralf Hantusch, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ralf Hantusch, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hantusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hantusch 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 | 1,850 | 1,951 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,919 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,951 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 30.4% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hantusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hantusch's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 73.9% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hantusch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Ralf Hantusch's chess games
All 46 games by Ralf Hantusch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Christian Syre | 2,282 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D70 |
| Aug 2010 | Shenja Slepuschkin | 2,099 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A10 |
| Aug 2008 | Joachim Roth | 1,861 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A10 |
| Aug 2010 | Karlheinz Hesselbarth | 1,848 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D35 |
| Aug 2008 | Paul Schweitzer | 1,829 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,870 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Senior OPEN | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 14th Blankenburg Open A | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,849 |
| Berlin Open 06 | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,421 |
| 13th Berliner Sommer | 1995 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hantusch's chess games?
46 games by Ralf Hantusch, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Hantusch has played.
What does Ralf Hantusch play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ralf Hantusch opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hantusch answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hantusch play as White?
As White, Ralf Hantusch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hantusch play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hantusch most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ralf Hantusch's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hantusch is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ralf Hantusch played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ralf Hantusch, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hantusch?
46 games by Ralf Hantusch 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.