Prepare against Ralf Nagel
DEU · World #113,099 classical · FIDE ID 24672548
When preparing against Ralf Nagel, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Ralf Nagel, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Nagel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Nagel 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 | 1,693 | 1,767 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 48 | 25 | 57 | 36.9% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 14 | 21 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 11 | 36 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Nagel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Nagel's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 56.5% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 33.9% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nagel usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nagel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Nagel usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Nagel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 55.6% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Ralf Nagel's chess games
All 130 games by Ralf Nagel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 48 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Manfred Neulinger | 2,365 | 4th Casino Open | B12 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Poetzsch | 2,205 | SVR Open | B90 |
| Jun 2013 | Ruediger Thoene | 2,017 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A04 |
| Mar 2015 | Ruediger Matriciani | 1,987 | MAT-I 38th SVR-ch | A05 |
| Apr 2012 | Viktor Vagner | 1,901 | 35th SVR Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2004 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 37th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,679 |
| RL Open | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,352 |
| 35th SVR Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| Rheinland Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,496 |
| 28th ch-Rheinland | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,767 |
| ch-SVR Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Nagel's chess games?
130 games by Ralf Nagel, from Dec 2014 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 Nagel has played.
What does Ralf Nagel play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ralf Nagel opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Nagel answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ralf Nagel play as White?
As White, Ralf Nagel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Nagel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Nagel most often plays: Philidor (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Ralf Nagel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Nagel is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Ralf Nagel played?
Our database contains 130 games by Ralf Nagel, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Nagel?
130 games by Ralf Nagel 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.