Prepare against Ralph Ennenbach
DEU · World #29,271 classical · FIDE ID 4629086
Our database contains 31 games by Ralph Ennenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Ennenbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Ennenbach 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 | 1,990 | 2,235 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Ennenbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Ennenbach's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Ralph Ennenbach's chess games
All 31 games by Ralph Ennenbach 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Emil Wellner | 1,995 | Goch Open 06th | B52 |
| Oct 1997 | Matthias Hemming | 1,969 | 8th Goch Open | C10 |
| Sep 1995 | Manfred Bosbach | 1,917 | ch-Bergisch Gladbach | B22 |
| Sep 1995 | Klaus Scharff | 1,900 | ch-Bergisch Gladbach | A30 |
| Oct 1997 | Stefan Mohrholz | 1,853 | 8th Goch Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 1995 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 8th Goch Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| Goch Open 06th | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 07th Goch Open | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,132 |
| 05th Goch Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 38th German Senior Championships | 50+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,294 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Ennenbach's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 31 of Ralph Ennenbach's games from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Ralph Ennenbach has played.
What does Ralph Ennenbach play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ralph Ennenbach opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Ennenbach answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ralph Ennenbach play as White?
As White, Ralph Ennenbach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Ennenbach play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Ennenbach most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ralph Ennenbach's FIDE rating?
Ralph Ennenbach is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Ralph Ennenbach played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ralph Ennenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Ennenbach?
Open Ralph Ennenbach's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 31 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.