Prepare against Ralf Schober
DEU · World #19,018 classical · FIDE ID 4673140
Our database contains 170 games by Ralf Schober, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schober's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schober 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 | 2,066 | 2,123 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,055 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 56 | 72 | 42 | 32.9% |
| As White | 86 | 34 | 35 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 22 | 37 | 25 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schober's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schober's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 31.4% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 24 | 27.9% | 64.6% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 20.9% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 9 | 10.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schober usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Schober usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schober usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schober usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schober usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schober usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 59.5% | 65.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 38.2% | 42.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Ralf Schober's chess games
All 170 games by Ralf Schober in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 72 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,414 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | C00 |
| Mar 2007 | Olaf Wehrmann | 2,154 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B07 |
| Sep 2015 | Gunther Hoermann | 2,092 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | E12 |
| Jan 2018 | Lando Korten | 2,078 | NRW Class1 1718 | D00 |
| Apr 2009 | Samuel Schroeter | 1,990 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schober's chess games?
170 games by Ralf Schober, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Schober has played.
What does Ralf Schober play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Ralf Schober opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nc3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schober answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schober play as White?
As White, Ralf Schober's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Dunst Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schober play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schober most often plays: Philidor (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Ralf Schober's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schober is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ralf Schober played?
Our database contains 170 games by Ralf Schober, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 72 draws, 42 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schober?
170 games by Ralf Schober 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.