Prepare against Ralf Schoengart
DEU · World #31,117 classical · FIDE ID 4637267
Our database contains 195 games by Ralf Schoengart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Schoengart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Schoengart 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 | 1,979 | 2,128 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,126 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,084 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 64 | 49 | 82 | 32.8% |
| As White | 94 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 27 | 22 | 52 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Schoengart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Schoengart's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 94.7% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schoengart usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Schoengart usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schoengart usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Schoengart usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schoengart usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 57.4% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 38.3% | 63.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 10.0% |
Ralf Schoengart's chess games
All 195 games by Ralf Schoengart 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: 64 wins, 49 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Raimund Boehsmueller | 2,310 | 13th Berliner Sommer | A48 |
| Dec 1997 | Dugagjin Amerllahi | 2,260 | Buchholz Open 1st | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Andreas Winkelmann | 2,183 | Lueneburg distr Cup final | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Kai Uwe Steingraeber | 2,104 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | D55 |
| Jul 2007 | Rainer Schmidt-Brauns | 2,087 | chB-Harburg 5th | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2,036 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr | 1996 | 17 | 9 | 2,248 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meisterturnier | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Schoengart's chess games?
195 games by Ralf Schoengart, 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 Schoengart has played.
What does Ralf Schoengart play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Ralf Schoengart opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Schoengart answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Ralf Schoengart play as White?
As White, Ralf Schoengart's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Schoengart play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Schoengart most often plays: Budapest Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ralf Schoengart's FIDE rating?
Ralf Schoengart is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ralf Schoengart played?
Our database contains 195 games by Ralf Schoengart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 49 draws, 82 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Schoengart?
195 games by Ralf Schoengart 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.