Prepare against Ralf Wahrenberg
DEU · World #68,352 classical · FIDE ID 4639537
When preparing against Ralf Wahrenberg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Ralf Wahrenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Wahrenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Wahrenberg 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 | 1,827 | 2,064 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 10 | 40 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Wahrenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Wahrenberg's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Wahrenberg usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wahrenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wahrenberg usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Ralf Wahrenberg's chess games
All 75 games by Ralf Wahrenberg 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Kai Kluss | 2,210 | Nuremberg Open | D91 |
| Jan 2003 | Peter Nedkov | 2,149 | 5th Nord West Cup | D02 |
| May 2014 | Youri Gerritse | 1,986 | Berlin Spring Open A | D13 |
| Feb 2001 | Florian Schneider | 1,768 | 3rd Nord West Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Uwe Campe | 1,765 | 5th Nord West Cup | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,358 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,077 |
| 5th Nord West Cup | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,812 |
| 4th Nord West Cup | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| 3rd Nord West Cup | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,936 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Wahrenberg's chess games?
75 games by Ralf Wahrenberg, 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 Wahrenberg has played.
What does Ralf Wahrenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ralf Wahrenberg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Wahrenberg answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Wahrenberg play as White?
As White, Ralf Wahrenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Wahrenberg play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Wahrenberg most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ralf Wahrenberg's FIDE rating?
Ralf Wahrenberg is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ralf Wahrenberg played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ralf Wahrenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Wahrenberg?
75 games by Ralf Wahrenberg 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.