Prepare against Ralf Westerhoff
DEU · World #128,145 classical · FIDE ID 16271378
When preparing against Ralf Westerhoff, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ralf Westerhoff, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Westerhoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Westerhoff 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 | 1,652 | 1,707 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,711 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,620 | 1,660 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Westerhoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Westerhoff's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Westerhoff usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Westerhoff usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Westerhoff usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Westerhoff usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Westerhoff usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Ralf Westerhoff's chess games
All 33 games by Ralf Westerhoff in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Burkhard Kern | 1,926 | Itzehoe Open | D31 |
| Oct 2022 | Hanna Gressmann | 1,870 | Itzehoe Open | C47 |
| Dec 2022 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,779 | Bremen Silvester Open B | B30 |
| Jun 2019 | Thomas Drewes | 1,740 | 29th Schweinfurt Open | C24 |
| May 2025 | Frank Eschenauer | 1,486 | Itzehoe Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 1,779 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,470 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,285 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 871 |
| Uhlenkoeper Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,692 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Westerhoff's chess games?
33 games by Ralf Westerhoff, from Jul 2019 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 Westerhoff has played.
What does Ralf Westerhoff play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ralf Westerhoff opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Westerhoff answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralf Westerhoff play as White?
As White, Ralf Westerhoff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Westerhoff play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Westerhoff most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ralf Westerhoff's FIDE rating?
Ralf Westerhoff is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ralf Westerhoff played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ralf Westerhoff, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Westerhoff?
33 games by Ralf Westerhoff 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.