Prepare against Ralph Pabel
DEU · World #66,305 classical · FIDE ID 12937835
When preparing against Ralph Pabel, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%).
Our database contains 117 games by Ralph Pabel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Pabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Pabel 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 | 1,834 | 1,953 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,902 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 45 | 27 | 45 | 38.5% |
| As White | 64 | 31 | 10 | 23 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Pabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Pabel's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 57.8% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 29.7% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pabel usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pabel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pabel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Pabel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Pabel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pabel usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Ralph Pabel's chess games
All 117 games by Ralph Pabel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Mario Rutsatz | 2,047 | 9th Eschborn Open | E73 |
| Jan 2011 | Ingolf Gernert | 2,022 | Regionalliga NW 1011 | A21 |
| Sep 2013 | Thomas Roediger | 1,953 | 10th Eschborn Open | D61 |
| Jan 2015 | Heinrich Horther | 1,905 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | C01 |
| Nov 2015 | Jan Michael Fuessel | 1,788 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,722 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,748 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| Regionalliga NW 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Pabel's chess games?
117 games by Ralph Pabel, from Jul 2012 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 Pabel has played.
What does Ralph Pabel play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Ralph Pabel opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Pabel answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ralph Pabel play as White?
As White, Ralph Pabel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Pabel play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Pabel most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ralph Pabel's FIDE rating?
Ralph Pabel is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Ralph Pabel played?
Our database contains 117 games by Ralph Pabel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Pabel?
117 games by Ralph Pabel 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.