Prepare against Ralph Ottenburg
DEU · World #36,280 classical · FIDE ID 24673072
Our database contains 83 games by Ralph Ottenburg, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Ottenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Ottenburg 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 | 1,953 | 1,962 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 30.1% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Ottenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Ottenburg's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 48.8% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 41.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 47.6% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ottenburg usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ralph Ottenburg's chess games
All 83 games by Ralph Ottenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Christoph Engelbert | 2,275 | Hamburg Open | E62 |
| Jun 2011 | Peter Riha | 1,806 | ch-Frankfurt | A47 |
| Aug 2014 | Wolfgang Kunkel | 1,738 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A00 |
| Oct 1999 | Klaus Schwarz | 1,720 | 5th Wichern Open | B87 |
| May 2017 | Stefan Schmieder | 1,709 | ch-Frankfurt A | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 17 | 7 | 1,776 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,813 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 7 | 1 | 1,880 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,592 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 10th Eschborn Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Ottenburg's chess games?
83 games by Ralph Ottenburg, from Apr 2007 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 Ottenburg has played.
What does Ralph Ottenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ralph Ottenburg opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Ottenburg answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ralph Ottenburg play as White?
As White, Ralph Ottenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Ottenburg play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Ottenburg most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ralph Ottenburg's FIDE rating?
Ralph Ottenburg is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ralph Ottenburg played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ralph Ottenburg, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Ottenburg?
83 games by Ralph Ottenburg 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.