Prepare against Ralf Henkel
DEU · World #37,037 classical · FIDE ID 24632198
Our database contains 142 games by Ralf Henkel, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Henkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Henkel 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 | 1,949 | 2,047 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,986 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 50 | 62 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 33 | 12 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Henkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Henkel's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 87.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Henkel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Henkel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Henkel usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Henkel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Henkel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Ralf Henkel's chess games
All 142 games by Ralf Henkel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 50 wins, 62 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Martin Voigt | 2,240 | St Ingbert Open | B76 |
| Jan 1991 | A. Schwarz | 2,230 | chB-Oberschwaben | C00 |
| Jan 1991 | Constanze Jahn | 2,175 | RLPF Open | B34 |
| Jan 1995 | Torsten Lang | 2,135 | ch-Pfalz | B15 |
| Jan 2000 | Christian Hofmann | 2,130 | ch-Pfalz | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1993 | 21 | 14 | 2,363 |
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 18 | 8 | 2,066 |
| chT-Bahn | 1995 | 12 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-MEH PSB MAT1 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,850 |
| ch-Bahn S | 1996 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-PF | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
| PF Open | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Henkel's chess games?
142 games by Ralf Henkel, from Jul 2005 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 Henkel has played.
What does Ralf Henkel play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Ralf Henkel opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Henkel answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ralf Henkel play as White?
As White, Ralf Henkel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Henkel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Henkel most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Ralf Henkel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Henkel is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ralf Henkel played?
Our database contains 142 games by Ralf Henkel, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 62 draws, 30 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Henkel?
142 games by Ralf Henkel 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.