Prepare against Ralph Kahe
DEU · World #12,520 classical · FIDE ID 24616184
When preparing against Ralph Kahe, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 34.3% over 35 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Ralph Kahe, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Kahe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Kahe 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 | 2,135 | 2,225 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,239 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,213 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 70 | 69 | 54 | 36.1% |
| As White | 102 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Kahe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Kahe's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 99.0% | 54.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kahe usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kahe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kahe usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kahe usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 48.5% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 15 | 45.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 50.0% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 33.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Ralph Kahe's chess games
All 194 games by Ralph Kahe in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 70 wins, 69 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/1 | 28.6% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Gottfried Braun | 2,306 | Blankenburg Open A 13th | A54 |
| Jul 2021 | Norman Schuetze | 2,296 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Christof Herbrechtsmeier | 2,249 | 25th chT-GER Seniors | D00 |
| Jun 2016 | Gerhard Koehler | 2,226 | 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | A56 |
| Oct 2009 | Thomas Frotscher | 2,217 | 17th Blankenburg Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,067 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,069 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 32nd | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Kahe's chess games?
194 games by Ralph Kahe, from Jan 2006 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 Kahe has played.
What does Ralph Kahe play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Ralph Kahe opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Kahe answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ralph Kahe play as White?
As White, Ralph Kahe's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Kahe play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Kahe most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ralph Kahe's FIDE rating?
Ralph Kahe is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Ralph Kahe played?
Our database contains 194 games by Ralph Kahe, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 69 draws, 54 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Kahe?
194 games by Ralph Kahe 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.