Prepare against Ralph Blasek
FM · DEU · World #9,660 classical · FIDE ID 4602471
Our database contains 161 games by Ralph Blasek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Blasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Blasek 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 | 2,175 | 2,300 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,200 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 57 | 48 | 56 | 35.4% |
| As White | 85 | 35 | 23 | 27 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Blasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Blasek's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 94.1% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Blasek usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Blasek usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Blasek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Blasek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Blasek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Blasek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Ralph Blasek's chess games
All 161 games by Ralph Blasek 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: 57 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1992 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,570 | Neu Isenburg Open | B83 |
| Jan 1989 | Beat Zueger | 2,445 | 07th Berliner Sommer | C02 |
| Jan 1990 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,415 | Moscow2 | B40 |
| Apr 1992 | Klaus Klundt | 2,415 | Neu Isenburg Open | B85 |
| Jan 1988 | Tamas Horvath | 2,410 | Schoeneck Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow2 | 1990 | 13 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Gelsenkirchen | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,325 |
| Schoeneck Open | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 II | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 II | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,230 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 I | 1987 | 8 | 7 | 2,695 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 8 | 3 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Blasek's chess games?
161 games by Ralph Blasek, 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 Ralph Blasek has played.
What does Ralph Blasek play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Ralph Blasek opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Blasek answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ralph Blasek play as White?
As White, Ralph Blasek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Blasek play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Blasek most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Ralph Blasek's FIDE rating?
Ralph Blasek is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ralph Blasek played?
Our database contains 161 games by Ralph Blasek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Blasek?
161 games by Ralph Blasek 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.