Prepare against Ralf Schoene
IM · DEU · World #7,920 classical · FIDE ID 4611535
When preparing against Ralf Schoene, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 432 games by Ralf Schoene, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schoene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schoene 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 | 2,207 | 2,353 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,317 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,273 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 149 | 177 | 106 | 34.5% |
| As White | 220 | 82 | 86 | 52 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 212 | 67 | 91 | 54 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schoene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schoene's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 179 | 81.4% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 8.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.1% | 44.4% |
| d3 | 6 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Schoene usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Schoene usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Schoene usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 55.6% score
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Schoene usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schoene usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schoene usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 93.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 88.9% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ralf Schoene's chess games
All 432 games by Ralf Schoene in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 149 wins, 177 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 2/12/2 | 12.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| E64 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| E63 | English Opening | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Bagirov | 2,515 | Oberliga Nord O 9697 | A07 |
| Jan 1993 | Josef Pribyl | 2,475 | BL2-Ost 9293 | D00 |
| Nov 2012 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,465 | 20th Magdeburg Open | E61 |
| Jan 1990 | Attila Schneider | 2,425 | Wiesbaden Open | E73 |
| Mar 1998 | Christoph Renner | 2,415 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER | 1991 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| Koblenz Open | 1992 | 14 | 12.5 | – |
| Bundesliga 1991-92 | 1992 | 14 | 6 | 2,304 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,453 |
| ch-DDR 32 Final | 1983 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-DDR 39th | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
| Chemnitz | 1990 | 11 | 7 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schoene's chess games?
432 games by Ralf Schoene, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Schoene has played.
What does Ralf Schoene play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Ralf Schoene opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schoene answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schoene play as White?
As White, Ralf Schoene's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schoene play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schoene most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Ralf Schoene's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schoene is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ralf Schoene played?
Our database contains 432 games by Ralf Schoene, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 177 draws, 106 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schoene?
432 games by Ralf Schoene 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.