Prepare against Ralf Hapke
DEU · World #69,209 classical · FIDE ID 4655630
When preparing against Ralf Hapke, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 101 games by Ralf Hapke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hapke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hapke 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 | 1,824 | 1,969 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 29 | 41 | 31 | 28.7% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 12 | 25 | 18 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hapke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hapke's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 45.7% | 54.8% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hapke usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hapke usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Hapke usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 26% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Hapke usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hapke usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Hapke usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 47.1% |
| a6 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ralf Hapke's chess games
All 101 games by Ralf Hapke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 41 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Adrienn Csoke | 2,136 | Reutlinger Open 16th | B02 |
| Aug 2014 | Wayne Nelson | 2,067 | Prague Holiday K31 | D20 |
| Aug 2012 | Vlastimil Boucek | 2,008 | Prague Holiday K31 | C00 |
| Aug 2012 | Tomas Vavrinec | 1,995 | Prague Holiday K31 | A20 |
| Apr 2009 | Walter Gerhards | 1,974 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2017 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,941 |
| 18th Graz Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,697 |
| 2nd Zuglo Hotel Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,980 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,106 |
| 16th Graz Open B | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 19th Graz Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hapke's chess games?
101 games by Ralf Hapke, from Jul 2005 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 Hapke has played.
What does Ralf Hapke play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ralf Hapke opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nc3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hapke answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...a6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hapke play as White?
As White, Ralf Hapke's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hapke play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hapke most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); St. George Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ralf Hapke's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hapke is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ralf Hapke played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ralf Hapke, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 41 draws, 31 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hapke?
101 games by Ralf Hapke 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.