Prepare against Ralph Kaemper
DEU · World #39,669 classical · FIDE ID 12961710
Our database contains 76 games by Ralph Kaemper, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Kaemper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Kaemper 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 | 1,937 | 2,046 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,969 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 40.8% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Kaemper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Kaemper's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 94.9% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kaemper usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kaemper usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kaemper usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Kaemper usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 91.7% | 56.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ralph Kaemper's chess games
All 76 games by Ralph Kaemper in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 2,058 | Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0001 | B14 |
| Feb 2003 | Udo Bender | 2,000 | Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0203 | A03 |
| Jul 2003 | Hendrik Mantler | 1,950 | Halver Cup | A42 |
| Mar 2002 | Wolfgang Lorke | 1,902 | Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0102 | A43 |
| Sep 2003 | Roman Babczyk | 1,840 | ch-Halver | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halver Cup | 2003 | 17 | 12 | 1,858 |
| ch-Halver | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,676 |
| Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,941 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| Halver Qual-B | 2001 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-Halver A | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Kaemper's chess games?
76 games by Ralph Kaemper, from Jun 2018 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 Kaemper has played.
What does Ralph Kaemper play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ralph Kaemper opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Kaemper answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ralph Kaemper play as White?
As White, Ralph Kaemper's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Kaemper play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Kaemper most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ralph Kaemper's FIDE rating?
Ralph Kaemper is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Ralph Kaemper played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ralph Kaemper, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Kaemper?
76 games by Ralph Kaemper 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.