Prepare against Ralf Montag
DEU · World #38,810 classical · FIDE ID 24689807
Our database contains 208 games by Ralf Montag, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Montag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Montag 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 | 1,941 | 2,081 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 69 | 84 | 55 | 33.2% |
| As White | 105 | 38 | 44 | 23 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 103 | 31 | 40 | 32 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Montag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Montag's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 63.8% | 59.7% |
| g3 | 13 | 12.4% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 12 | 11.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Montag usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Montag usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Montag usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 53.8% score
- …g6 (46% of these games) — Montag usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Montag usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Montag usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 97.6% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 71.8% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 11 | 28.2% | 45.5% |
Ralf Montag's chess games
All 208 games by Ralf Montag in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 69 wins, 84 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 13/13/8 | 38.2% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Zbigniew Ksieski | 2,332 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | A85 |
| Mar 2023 | Hannes Knuth | 2,291 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | D85 |
| Jan 1998 | Norbert Bauer | 2,225 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 9798 | B26 |
| Feb 2006 | Martin Schmidt | 2,167 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 0506 | A03 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Kutschke | 2,155 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 9798 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,103 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,048 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP A | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,950 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Montag's chess games?
208 games by Ralf Montag, from Jul 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 Montag has played.
What does Ralf Montag play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Ralf Montag opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Montag answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games).
What openings does Ralf Montag play as White?
As White, Ralf Montag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Bird's opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Montag play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Montag most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Ralf Montag's FIDE rating?
Ralf Montag is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Ralf Montag played?
Our database contains 208 games by Ralf Montag, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 84 draws, 55 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Montag?
208 games by Ralf Montag 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.