Prepare against Ralph Sandkamp
DEU · World #11,535 classical · FIDE ID 4608011
Our database contains 296 games by Ralph Sandkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Sandkamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Sandkamp 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 | 2,147 | 2,347 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 102 | 108 | 86 | 34.5% |
| As White | 153 | 53 | 66 | 34 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 143 | 49 | 42 | 52 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Sandkamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Sandkamp's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 50.3% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 49 | 32.0% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.9% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues g3 (60.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues g3 (59.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sandkamp usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 86.2% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 81.1% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Ralph Sandkamp's chess games
All 296 games by Ralph Sandkamp 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: 102 wins, 108 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 15/16/10 | 36.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Andrey Sumets | 2,529 | Champions Challenge 219th | B38 |
| Jan 1999 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,521 | Bundesliga 1998-99 | A07 |
| Jan 2000 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,506 | Essen Open | A78 |
| Jan 1997 | Arkady Berov | 2,490 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | A07 |
| Jan 2006 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,486 | 131st Champions Challenge | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 2 | 2,116 |
| ch-NRW | 1983 | 13 | 7 | 2,364 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,445 |
| 5th Bochum SG 31 Open | 1979 | 9 | 5 | 2,349 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
Interactive opening tree from all 296 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Sandkamp's chess games?
296 games by Ralph Sandkamp, 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 Sandkamp has played.
What does Ralph Sandkamp play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Ralph Sandkamp opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Sandkamp answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ralph Sandkamp play as White?
As White, Ralph Sandkamp's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 36.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Sandkamp play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Sandkamp most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Ralph Sandkamp's FIDE rating?
Ralph Sandkamp is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ralph Sandkamp played?
Our database contains 296 games by Ralph Sandkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 108 draws, 86 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Sandkamp?
296 games by Ralph Sandkamp 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.