Prepare against Ralph Wilczek
DEU · World #11,541 classical · FIDE ID 4633105
Our database contains 147 games by Ralph Wilczek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Wilczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Wilczek 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 | 2,168 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,166 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 57 | 61 | 29 | 38.8% |
| As White | 72 | 30 | 35 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Wilczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Wilczek's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 88.9% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.7% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Wilczek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 28 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Ralph Wilczek's chess games
All 147 games by Ralph Wilczek 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: 57 wins, 61 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 16/17/12 | 35.6% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,420 | Finkenstein Open | D04 |
| Oct 1998 | Alexandr Kharitonov | 2,265 | Duesseldorf | B15 |
| Jan 1999 | Georg Rott | 2,205 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | B13 |
| Jan 1995 | Gyorgy Jr. Adam | 2,205 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Sascha Reschun | 2,185 | Finkenstein Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2005 | 32 | 20 | 2,141 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,115 |
| Duesseldorf | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,168 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open 11th | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Wilczek's chess games?
147 games by Ralph Wilczek, 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 Wilczek has played.
What does Ralph Wilczek play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ralph Wilczek opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Wilczek answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games).
What openings does Ralph Wilczek play as White?
As White, Ralph Wilczek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Wilczek play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Wilczek most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Ralph Wilczek's FIDE rating?
Ralph Wilczek is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ralph Wilczek played?
Our database contains 147 games by Ralph Wilczek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 61 draws, 29 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Wilczek?
147 games by Ralph Wilczek 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.