Prepare against Ralph Ennenbach
DEU · World #29,129 classical · FIDE ID 4629086
When preparing against Ralph Ennenbach, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ralph Ennenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 1,991 | 2,235 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 37.1% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 37.5% |
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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ennenbach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Ralph Ennenbach's chess games
All 35 games by Ralph Ennenbach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hans Wagner | 2,132 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | B32 |
| 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 |
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 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 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 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Ennenbach's chess games?
35 games by Ralph Ennenbach, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ennenbach has played.
What does Ralph Ennenbach play on the first move as White?
Across 19 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...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Ennenbach play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Ennenbach most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ralph Ennenbach's FIDE rating?
Ralph Ennenbach is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Ralph Ennenbach played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ralph Ennenbach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Ennenbach?
35 games by Ralph Ennenbach 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.