Prepare against Ralf Kotter
FM · DEU · World #6,746 classical · FIDE ID 4614488
Our database contains 314 games by Ralf Kotter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Kotter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Kotter 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 | 2,230 | 2,390 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,344 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,389 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 126 | 96 | 92 | 40.1% |
| As White | 165 | 73 | 43 | 49 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 149 | 53 | 53 | 43 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Kotter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Kotter's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kotter usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kotter usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kotter usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 91.9% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ralf Kotter's chess games
All 314 games by Ralf Kotter 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: 126 wins, 96 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,495 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | B12 |
| Jan 2015 | Michael Feygin | 2,488 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | C02 |
| Apr 2012 | Oliver Reeh | 2,453 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | C55 |
| Oct 2001 | Yuri Boidman | 2,432 | BL2-West 0102 | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,428 | BL2-West 1920 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,311 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 11 | 1 | 2,165 |
| BL2-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,410 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,392 |
| BL2-West 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,568 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Kotter's chess games?
314 games by Ralf Kotter, 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 Kotter has played.
What does Ralf Kotter play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Ralf Kotter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Kotter answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ralf Kotter play as White?
As White, Ralf Kotter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Kotter play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Kotter most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Ralf Kotter's FIDE rating?
Ralf Kotter is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Ralf Kotter played?
Our database contains 314 games by Ralf Kotter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 96 draws, 92 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Kotter?
314 games by Ralf Kotter 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.