Prepare against Ralf Schlaap
DEU · World #14,012 classical · FIDE ID 4654854
Our database contains 146 games by Ralf Schlaap, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schlaap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schlaap 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 | 2,116 | 2,229 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,119 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 53 | 63 | 30 | 36.3% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 31 | 15 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schlaap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schlaap's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 82.7% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.3% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schlaap usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 70.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
Ralf Schlaap's chess games
All 146 games by Ralf Schlaap 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: 53 wins, 63 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Hermann Pusch | 2,227 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | C01 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Trzaska | 2,220 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | A26 |
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Martin | 2,215 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | D30 |
| Sep 2009 | Lars Jellinghaus | 2,203 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | E14 |
| Jan 2015 | Matthias Kraemer | 2,194 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,018 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,019 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schlaap's chess games?
146 games by Ralf Schlaap, 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 Schlaap has played.
What does Ralf Schlaap play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ralf Schlaap opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schlaap answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schlaap play as White?
As White, Ralf Schlaap's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schlaap play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schlaap most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Ralf Schlaap's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schlaap is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (May 2011).
How many games has Ralf Schlaap played?
Our database contains 146 games by Ralf Schlaap, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 63 draws, 30 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schlaap?
146 games by Ralf Schlaap 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.