Prepare against Ralf Kleeschaetzky
FM · DEU · World #11,774 classical · FIDE ID 4611888
Our database contains 242 games by Ralf Kleeschaetzky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Kleeschaetzky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Kleeschaetzky 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 | 2,144 | 2,243 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,236 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,239 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 67 | 111 | 64 | 27.7% |
| As White | 126 | 40 | 60 | 26 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 27 | 51 | 38 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Kleeschaetzky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Kleeschaetzky's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 110 | 87.3% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kleeschaetzky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 98.2% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Ralf Kleeschaetzky's chess games
All 242 games by Ralf Kleeschaetzky 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: 67 wins, 111 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 33 | 9/21/3 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Eduard Meduna | 2,495 | Guben Open | D14 |
| Jan 1996 | Attila Kiss | 2,395 | Balatonbereny Open | A31 |
| Mar 2009 | Harald Schmidt | 2,390 | BL2-Nord 0809 | A88 |
| Jan 1997 | Stephan Berndt | 2,370 | BL2-Nord 9697 | A10 |
| Jan 1996 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,345 | BL2-Nord 9697 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guben Open | 2003 | 14 | 9 | 2,429 |
| 11th Berliner Sommer | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,338 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,088 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,380 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Kleeschaetzky's chess games?
242 games by Ralf Kleeschaetzky, 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 Kleeschaetzky has played.
What does Ralf Kleeschaetzky play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Ralf Kleeschaetzky opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Kleeschaetzky answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ralf Kleeschaetzky play as White?
As White, Ralf Kleeschaetzky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Kleeschaetzky play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Kleeschaetzky most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Ralf Kleeschaetzky's FIDE rating?
Ralf Kleeschaetzky is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Ralf Kleeschaetzky played?
Our database contains 242 games by Ralf Kleeschaetzky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 111 draws, 64 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Kleeschaetzky?
242 games by Ralf Kleeschaetzky 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.