Prepare against Ralf Hein
DEU · World #27,850 classical · FIDE ID 4682874
Our database contains 170 games by Ralf Hein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hein 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 | 1,999 | 2,236 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,048 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 34 | 73 | 37.1% |
| As White | 79 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 17 | 43 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hein's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 35.4% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 26 | 32.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 24.1% | 76.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hein usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Hein usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 50.0% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 33.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
Ralf Hein's chess games
All 170 games by Ralf Hein 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: 63 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Frerik Janz | 2,311 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A67 |
| Mar 2020 | Uwe Kersten | 2,252 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A05 |
| Oct 2005 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,246 | Oberliga Nord N 0506 | A28 |
| Mar 2020 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,232 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | E63 |
| Jul 2012 | Thomas Kahlert | 2,229 | Hamburg St Pauli Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 29 | 11.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hein's chess games?
170 games by Ralf Hein, 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 Hein has played.
What does Ralf Hein play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Ralf Hein opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hein answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hein play as White?
As White, Ralf Hein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hein play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hein most often plays: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Ralf Hein's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hein is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ralf Hein played?
Our database contains 170 games by Ralf Hein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hein?
170 games by Ralf Hein 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.