Prepare against Ralf Mittag
DEU · World #19,477 classical · FIDE ID 24681016
When preparing against Ralf Mittag, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Ralf Mittag, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Mittag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Mittag 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 | 2,062 | 2,203 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,170 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 126 | 58 | 109 | 43.0% |
| As White | 155 | 68 | 32 | 55 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 58 | 26 | 54 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Mittag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Mittag's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 65 | 41.9% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Mittag usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mittag usually continues d3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mittag usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 50.8% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mittag usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Mittag usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mittag usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 52 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 74.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
Ralf Mittag's chess games
All 293 games by Ralf Mittag in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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, 58 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 103 | 45/16/42 | 43.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,342 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A23 |
| Mar 2020 | Frerik Janz | 2,311 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A42 |
| May 2020 | Karsten Schulz | 2,294 | GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | B25 |
| May 2018 | Vinzent Spitzl | 2,254 | 1st Bamberg Open | A17 |
| Jan 1995 | Frantisek Hlavac | 2,245 | Regionalliga NW 9495 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,105 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,053 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Landesliga Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Mittag's chess games?
293 games by Ralf Mittag, from Feb 2017 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 Mittag has played.
What does Ralf Mittag play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Ralf Mittag opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Mittag answers 1...g6 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ralf Mittag play as White?
As White, Ralf Mittag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Mittag play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Mittag most often plays: Modern Defense (103 games, 43.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Ralf Mittag's FIDE rating?
Ralf Mittag is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Ralf Mittag played?
Our database contains 293 games by Ralf Mittag, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 58 draws, 109 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Mittag?
293 games by Ralf Mittag 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.