Prepare against Ralph Wenzel
DEU · World #97,429 classical · FIDE ID 1271925
When preparing against Ralph Wenzel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Ralph Wenzel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Wenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Wenzel 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 | 1,737 | 1,882 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Wenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Wenzel's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d6 (28% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Ralph Wenzel's chess games
All 32 games by Ralph Wenzel 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Raj Bakshi | 1,722 | Dortmund Open B | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Cornel Samarian | 1,658 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | C41 |
| Jun 2007 | Alfred Wolff | 1,390 | Dortmund Open B | E11 |
| Jun 2007 | Nataly Kartseva | 1,385 | Dortmund Open B | B01 |
| Jul 2018 | Renate Walther | 1,123 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,645 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Wenzel's chess games?
32 games by Ralph Wenzel, 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 Wenzel has played.
What does Ralph Wenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ralph Wenzel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Wenzel answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralph Wenzel play as White?
As White, Ralph Wenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Wenzel play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Wenzel most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ralph Wenzel's FIDE rating?
Ralph Wenzel is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (May 2013).
How many games has Ralph Wenzel played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ralph Wenzel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Wenzel?
32 games by Ralph Wenzel 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.