Prepare against Ralph Neininger
DEU · World #16,973 classical · FIDE ID 4642198
Our database contains 198 games by Ralph Neininger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Neininger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Neininger 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 | 2,085 | 2,157 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,155 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 81 | 69 | 48 | 40.9% |
| As White | 111 | 53 | 38 | 20 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Neininger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Neininger's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 71 | 64.0% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 39 | 35.1% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Neininger usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 79.4% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Ralph Neininger's chess games
All 198 games by Ralph Neininger 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: 81 wins, 69 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Mahmut Xheladini | 2,310 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9798 | A04 |
| Feb 2015 | Ronald Koehler | 2,270 | Hessenliga 1415 | D06 |
| Mar 1994 | Volker Jacob | 2,240 | Oberliga Baden 9394 | A31 |
| Jan 1998 | Christoph Lex | 2,235 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | E92 |
| Oct 1995 | Rolf Ernst | 2,230 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| Oberliga Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 2,425 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Neininger's chess games?
198 games by Ralph Neininger, 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 Neininger has played.
What does Ralph Neininger play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Ralph Neininger opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Neininger answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ralph Neininger play as White?
As White, Ralph Neininger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Neininger play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Neininger most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Ralph Neininger's FIDE rating?
Ralph Neininger is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ralph Neininger played?
Our database contains 198 games by Ralph Neininger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 69 draws, 48 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Neininger?
198 games by Ralph Neininger 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.