Prepare against Ralph Meyer
DEU · World #18,898 classical · FIDE ID 12935190
When preparing against Ralph Meyer, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ralph Meyer, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Meyer 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 | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,132 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Meyer's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Meyer usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Meyer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Meyer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ralph Meyer's chess games
All 37 games by Ralph Meyer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Marcel Racherbaeumer | 2,230 | ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | B10 |
| Sep 2011 | Ralf Stremmel | 2,060 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | D02 |
| Nov 2009 | Mark Hermanowski | 2,052 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | A02 |
| Dec 2012 | Thomas Grodotzki | 2,037 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | B13 |
| Oct 2003 | Benjamin Nachbar | 2,001 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | 1994 | 7 | 5 | 2,401 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,055 |
| ch-CSF U12 Girls | 1999 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,252 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,626 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Meyer's chess games?
37 games by Ralph Meyer, from Apr 2025 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 Meyer has played.
What does Ralph Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ralph Meyer opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Meyer answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ralph Meyer play as White?
As White, Ralph Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Meyer most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ralph Meyer's FIDE rating?
Ralph Meyer is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ralph Meyer played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ralph Meyer, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Meyer?
37 games by Ralph Meyer 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.