Prepare against Steffen Ranft
DEU · World #14,955 classical · FIDE ID 4654935
Our database contains 68 games by Steffen Ranft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Ranft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Ranft 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 | 2,106 | 2,222 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 25 | 15 | 28 | 36.8% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Ranft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Ranft's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 31.4% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ranft usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ranft usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ranft usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Ranft usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ranft usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ranft usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Steffen Ranft's chess games
All 68 games by Steffen Ranft 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Andrea Cocchi | 2,334 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | A53 |
| Oct 1999 | William Paschall | 2,332 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A47 |
| Oct 1998 | Klaus Hoennekes | 2,160 | Wernigerode Open A 7th | A84 |
| Mar 2008 | Michael Hillmann | 2,088 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | A87 |
| Feb 2008 | Steffen Hoffmann | 2,067 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,368 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,323 |
| 08th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Wernigerode Open A 7th | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 16th Aeskulap Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 16th Guben Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,145 |
| 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,293 |
| chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Ranft's chess games?
68 games by Steffen Ranft, 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 Steffen Ranft has played.
What does Steffen Ranft play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Steffen Ranft opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Ranft answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Steffen Ranft play as White?
As White, Steffen Ranft's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Ranft play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Ranft most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Steffen Ranft's FIDE rating?
Steffen Ranft is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Steffen Ranft played?
Our database contains 68 games by Steffen Ranft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Ranft?
68 games by Steffen Ranft 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.