Prepare against Ralf Wittmann
DEU · World #7,966 classical · FIDE ID 4658493
When preparing against Ralf Wittmann, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 117 games by Ralf Wittmann, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Wittmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Wittmann 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 | 2,236 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 28.2% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Wittmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Wittmann's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 76.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 12.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ralf Wittmann's chess games
All 117 games by Ralf Wittmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 33 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Michael Schwarz | 2,380 | Oberliga Baden 1718 | A40 |
| Jan 2015 | Christoph Pfrommer | 2,296 | 32nd Untergrombach Open | A13 |
| May 2001 | Tom E Wiley | 2,273 | 6th Stuttgart Open | C02 |
| Jan 2002 | Arcadio Cieza Vega | 2,271 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0102 | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Oliver Niklasch | 2,271 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0102 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,078 |
| Leinfelden Schachtage Open 2nd | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 6th Stuttgart Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,298 |
| 1st Leinfelden Schachtage Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| Untergrombach Open 33rd | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Wittmann's chess games?
117 games by Ralf Wittmann, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Wittmann has played.
What does Ralf Wittmann play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ralf Wittmann opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Wittmann answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ralf Wittmann play as White?
As White, Ralf Wittmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Wittmann play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Wittmann most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Ralf Wittmann's FIDE rating?
Ralf Wittmann is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Ralf Wittmann played?
Our database contains 117 games by Ralf Wittmann, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Wittmann?
117 games by Ralf Wittmann 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.