Prepare against Ralph Junge
FM · DEU · World #10,563 classical · FIDE ID 4602315
Our database contains 255 games by Ralph Junge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Junge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Junge 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 | 2,161 | 2,330 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,179 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,259 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 88 | 98 | 68 | 34.5% |
| As White | 122 | 53 | 40 | 29 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 133 | 35 | 58 | 39 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Junge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Junge's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 53.3% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 52 | 42.6% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Junge usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Junge usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Junge usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Junge usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Junge usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Junge usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 54.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 16.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 46.7% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Ralph Junge's chess games
All 255 games by Ralph Junge 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: 88 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,460 | Bad Woerishofen Open 7th | A70 |
| Aug 1990 | Uwe Kaminski | 2,415 | 8th Berliner Sommer | C14 |
| Jan 1986 | Markus Stangl | 2,405 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir Sutorikhin | 2,405 | Kecskemet3 | A53 |
| Jan 1988 | Stefan Mohr | 2,400 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 9 | 2,423 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| Kecskemet3 | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| BL2-Nord 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| BL2-Nord 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
Interactive opening tree from all 255 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Junge's chess games?
255 games by Ralph Junge, 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 Junge has played.
What does Ralph Junge play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Ralph Junge opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Junge answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ralph Junge play as White?
As White, Ralph Junge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Junge play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Junge most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Ralph Junge's FIDE rating?
Ralph Junge is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ralph Junge played?
Our database contains 255 games by Ralph Junge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 98 draws, 68 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Junge?
255 games by Ralph Junge 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.