Prepare against Ralf Stehning
DEU · World #75,154 classical · FIDE ID 12936359
When preparing against Ralf Stehning, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ralf Stehning, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Stehning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Stehning 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 | 1,805 | 1,993 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,805 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Stehning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Stehning's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Stehning usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Stehning usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Stehning usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Ralf Stehning's chess games
All 30 games by Ralf Stehning in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Genadi Nekhamkis | 2,083 | Marburg Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Michael Pfarr | 2,039 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexander Lorch | 1,798 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | D05 |
| Oct 2024 | Oliver Muelders | 1,729 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | C44 |
| May 2024 | Matthias Henzelmann | 1,692 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,703 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Stehning's chess games?
30 games by Ralf Stehning, from Nov 2015 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 Stehning has played.
What does Ralf Stehning play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ralf Stehning opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Stehning answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Stehning play as White?
As White, Ralf Stehning's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Stehning play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Stehning most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ralf Stehning's FIDE rating?
Ralf Stehning is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Ralf Stehning played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ralf Stehning, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Stehning?
30 games by Ralf Stehning 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.