Prepare against Ralf Schoen
CM · DEU · World #26,615 classical · FIDE ID 4633970
Our database contains 273 games by Ralf Schoen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schoen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schoen 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 | 2,007 | 2,241 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,067 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 74 | 136 | 63 | 27.1% |
| As White | 142 | 42 | 71 | 29 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 32 | 65 | 34 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schoen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schoen's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 57.0% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 14.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.0% | 55.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schoen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Schoen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Schoen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 46.4% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 56.1% | 47.8% |
| f5 | 10 | 24.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
Ralf Schoen's chess games
All 273 games by Ralf Schoen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 74 wins, 136 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Milen Vasilev | 2,425 | 21st Boeblingen Open | B76 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Forchert | 2,340 | 14th Boeblingen Open | A12 |
| Jan 1999 | Jochen Bruch | 2,320 | ch-RLP A | A37 |
| Mar 2002 | Alfred Kertesz | 2,316 | Heimbach Weis Open | A56 |
| Jan 2004 | Andrej Dubkov | 2,315 | ch-SVR MTA | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVR MTA | 2019 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-RLP A | 2004 | 22 | 10 | 2,206 |
| chT-SVR MT-A | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,158 |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,228 |
| Rheinland-ch A | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-SVR B | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-RLP MTA 21th | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-GER 87th | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,067 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Thieme-Garmann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schoen's chess games?
273 games by Ralf Schoen, from Apr 2003 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 Schoen has played.
What does Ralf Schoen play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Ralf Schoen opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schoen answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schoen play as White?
As White, Ralf Schoen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schoen play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schoen most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Ralf Schoen's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schoen is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ralf Schoen played?
Our database contains 273 games by Ralf Schoen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 136 draws, 63 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schoen?
273 games by Ralf Schoen 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.