Prepare against Ralf Kissel
DEU · World #124,350 classical · FIDE ID 24629871
When preparing against Ralf Kissel, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%).
Our database contains 57 games by Ralf Kissel, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Kissel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Kissel 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 | 1,662 | 1,837 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 24.6% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Kissel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Kissel's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 80.0% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kissel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kissel usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kissel usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kissel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kissel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kissel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ralf Kissel's chess games
All 57 games by Ralf Kissel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Sebastian Grund | 1,898 | 6th Arber Open | B27 |
| Sep 2007 | Werner Sonnhoff | 1,810 | 21st ch-Ludwigshafen | A40 |
| Jan 2012 | Martin Strauch | 1,795 | 24th Staufer Open | C47 |
| Aug 2011 | Guenter Sassenroth | 1,635 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | C47 |
| Jun 2015 | Bernd Geisert | 1,631 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,720 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,602 |
| 21st ch-Ludwigshafen | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,482 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Kissel's chess games?
57 games by Ralf Kissel, from Jan 2009 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 Kissel has played.
What does Ralf Kissel play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ralf Kissel opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Kissel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ralf Kissel play as White?
As White, Ralf Kissel's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Kissel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Kissel most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ralf Kissel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Kissel is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (May 2011).
How many games has Ralf Kissel played?
Our database contains 57 games by Ralf Kissel, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Kissel?
57 games by Ralf Kissel 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.