Prepare against Ralf Hollstein
DEU · World #41,672 classical · FIDE ID 533035318
When preparing against Ralf Hollstein, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Ralf Hollstein, covering Jul 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Hollstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Hollstein 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 | 1,846 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 19 | 32 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 43 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Hollstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Hollstein's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ralf Hollstein's chess games
All 76 games by Ralf Hollstein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2025 - 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: 19 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Rob Witt | 2,330 | Bochum Post Open | E39 |
| Oct 2009 | Helmut Schorra | 2,128 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | D02 |
| Feb 2005 | Christian Jochmann | 1,941 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0405 | C00 |
| Oct 2003 | Uwe Nebel | 1,851 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | D03 |
| Jul 2019 | Edwin-Daniel Oezdemir | 1,665 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum Post Open | 1992 | 19 | 10 | 2,323 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,668 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,082 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Bochum | 1990 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Hollstein's chess games?
76 games by Ralf Hollstein, from Jul 2025 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 Hollstein has played.
What does Ralf Hollstein play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ralf Hollstein opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Hollstein answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Hollstein play as White?
As White, Ralf Hollstein's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Hollstein play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Hollstein most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ralf Hollstein's FIDE rating?
Ralf Hollstein is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ralf Hollstein played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ralf Hollstein, covering Jul 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Hollstein?
76 games by Ralf Hollstein 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.