Prepare against Ralf Schnabel
DEU · World #9,593 classical · FIDE ID 4613040
Our database contains 554 games by Ralf Schnabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schnabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schnabel 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 | 2,176 | 2,266 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,251 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,246 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 208 | 183 | 163 | 37.5% |
| As White | 283 | 123 | 89 | 71 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 271 | 85 | 94 | 92 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schnabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schnabel's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 281 | 99.3% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues d4 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schnabel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 69.4% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 17.4% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 8.3% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 67 | 68.4% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 25.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Ralf Schnabel's chess games
All 554 games by Ralf Schnabel 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: 208 wins, 183 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 23/16/9 | 47.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/13/13 | 42.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 10/10/15 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 81 | 26/24/31 | 32.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 76 | 30/27/19 | 39.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Rail Makhmutov | 2,448 | 16th ch-EU | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Noel Studer | 2,405 | ch-EU rapid | A88 |
| Jul 2021 | Petr Neuman | 2,397 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | B06 |
| Apr 2000 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,392 | 19th Reykjavik Open | B05 |
| Jan 1991 | Henrik Teske | 2,380 | 7th Wuerzburg Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,312 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,282 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schnabel's chess games?
554 games by Ralf Schnabel, 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 Schnabel has played.
What does Ralf Schnabel play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Ralf Schnabel opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schnabel answers 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schnabel play as White?
As White, Ralf Schnabel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schnabel play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schnabel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (81 games, 32.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (76 games, 39.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Ralf Schnabel's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schnabel is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Ralf Schnabel played?
Our database contains 554 games by Ralf Schnabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 183 draws, 163 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schnabel?
554 games by Ralf Schnabel 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.