Prepare against Ralph Bernhard
DEU · World #86,677 classical · FIDE ID 24696366
When preparing against Ralph Bernhard, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Ralph Bernhard, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Bernhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Bernhard 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 | 1,769 | 1,801 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 28 | 18 | 42 | 31.8% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Bernhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Bernhard's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bernhard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Ralph Bernhard's chess games
All 88 games by Ralph Bernhard in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Wilfried Ruehr | 2,014 | ch-Hamburg MB | A57 |
| Jun 2017 | Andreas Bergstraesser | 1,955 | ch-Hamburg MB | A70 |
| Jun 2017 | Uwe Klausch | 1,888 | ch-Hamburg MB | D11 |
| Aug 2012 | Dirk Thomzik | 1,887 | ch-Pinneberg | C02 |
| Oct 2011 | Juergen Olschok | 1,759 | chA-Hamburg | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2013 | 39 | 15 | 1,593 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2019 | 23 | 9 | 1,724 |
| ch-Hamburg B | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,770 |
| chA-Hamburg | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,614 |
| Hamburg CupT | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,379 |
Interactive opening tree from all 88 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Bernhard's chess games?
88 games by Ralph Bernhard, from Jan 2010 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 Bernhard has played.
What does Ralph Bernhard play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ralph Bernhard opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Bernhard answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralph Bernhard play as White?
As White, Ralph Bernhard's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Bernhard play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Bernhard most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ralph Bernhard's FIDE rating?
Ralph Bernhard is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ralph Bernhard played?
Our database contains 88 games by Ralph Bernhard, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Bernhard?
88 games by Ralph Bernhard 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.