Prepare against Ralf Hillmann
DEU · World #32,246 classical · FIDE ID 4681509
When preparing against Ralf Hillmann, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Ralf Hillmann, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hillmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hillmann 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 | 1,974 | 2,042 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 48 | 27 | 55 | 36.9% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 10 | 29 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hillmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hillmann's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 92.2% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 6.3% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Ralf Hillmann's chess games
All 130 games by Ralf Hillmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 48 wins, 27 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Stefan Kalkhof | 2,178 | 8th Leipzig VfB Open | D00 |
| Nov 2006 | Stefan Goettert | 2,152 | Gotha Open 8th | A04 |
| Jan 1999 | Wolfgang Langer | 2,125 | 6th Leipzig VfB Open | A58 |
| Nov 2006 | Frank Zimmer | 2,097 | Gotha Open 8th | A80 |
| Nov 2018 | Dirk Michael | 2,081 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,261 |
| 6th Leipzig VfB Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hillmann's chess games?
130 games by Ralf Hillmann, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hillmann has played.
What does Ralf Hillmann play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Ralf Hillmann opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.d3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hillmann answers 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hillmann play as White?
As White, Ralf Hillmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hillmann play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hillmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ralf Hillmann's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hillmann is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ralf Hillmann played?
Our database contains 130 games by Ralf Hillmann, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 27 draws, 55 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hillmann?
130 games by Ralf Hillmann 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.