Prepare against Ralf Klueppel
DEU · World #83,472 classical · FIDE ID 34624104
When preparing against Ralf Klueppel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Ralf Klueppel, covering Nov 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Klueppel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Klueppel 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 | 1,779 | 1,783 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 25 | 53 | 31 | 22.9% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 25 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 8 | 28 | 20 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Klueppel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Klueppel's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Klueppel usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Klueppel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Klueppel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 33.3% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Ralf Klueppel's chess games
All 109 games by Ralf Klueppel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 25 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Viktoria Hauk | 1,897 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | E14 |
| Oct 2008 | Hugo Schwarze | 1,843 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Josef Kemper | 1,828 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | B12 |
| Nov 2019 | Martin Woltering | 1,804 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | B12 |
| Oct 2021 | Guido Terdues | 1,741 | Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,723 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,832 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,740 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,646 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,650 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
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Where can I find Ralf Klueppel's chess games?
109 games by Ralf Klueppel, from Nov 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 Klueppel has played.
What does Ralf Klueppel play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Ralf Klueppel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Klueppel answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Ralf Klueppel play as White?
As White, Ralf Klueppel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Klueppel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Klueppel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ralf Klueppel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Klueppel is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ralf Klueppel played?
Our database contains 109 games by Ralf Klueppel, covering Nov 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Klueppel?
109 games by Ralf Klueppel 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.