Prepare against Ralph Althoff
DEU · World #27,369 classical · FIDE ID 4623177
Our database contains 196 games by Ralph Althoff, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Althoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Althoff 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 | 2,002 | 2,122 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,030 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,005 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 82 | 33 | 81 | 41.8% |
| As White | 92 | 46 | 12 | 34 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 104 | 36 | 21 | 47 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Althoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Althoff's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 66.3% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 33.7% | 62.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Althoff usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Bf4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Althoff usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 94.7% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 51.6% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 13 | 41.9% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Ralph Althoff's chess games
All 196 games by Ralph Althoff in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 82 wins, 33 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Fred Hedke | 2,300 | Muensterland Open 31st | C41 |
| Jul 2017 | Carsten Steinle | 2,237 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A13 |
| Dec 2019 | Bertram Kind | 2,181 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,163 | 36th Muenster Open | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Christof Koellner | 2,132 | 33rd Munsterland Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,218 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Althoff's chess games?
196 games by Ralph Althoff, from Jan 2009 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 Ralph Althoff has played.
What does Ralph Althoff play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Ralph Althoff opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Althoff answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ralph Althoff play as White?
As White, Ralph Althoff's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Althoff play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Althoff most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Ralph Althoff's FIDE rating?
Ralph Althoff is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Ralph Althoff played?
Our database contains 196 games by Ralph Althoff, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 33 draws, 81 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Althoff?
196 games by Ralph Althoff 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.