Prepare against Andreas Urbaniak
DEU · World #112,363 classical · FIDE ID 24685020
When preparing against Andreas Urbaniak, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Urbaniak, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Urbaniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Urbaniak 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 | 1,695 | 1,756 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 22.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Urbaniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Urbaniak's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| f4 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 42% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Andreas Urbaniak's chess games
All 41 games by Andreas Urbaniak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Hermann Wege | 1,912 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A04 |
| Aug 2012 | Olaf Bandsom | 1,800 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A03 |
| Aug 2012 | Sonja Mahler | 1,644 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Volkmar-Dirk Hausberg | 1,593 | Reykjavik Open | E21 |
| Nov 2013 | Kurt Meinicke | 1,543 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,681 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,490 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,518 |
| 10th Berlin Open | 2000 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,205 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,630 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Urbaniak's chess games?
41 games by Andreas Urbaniak, from Jul 2009 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 Andreas Urbaniak has played.
What does Andreas Urbaniak play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andreas Urbaniak opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Urbaniak answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Andreas Urbaniak play as White?
As White, Andreas Urbaniak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Urbaniak play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Urbaniak most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Andreas Urbaniak's FIDE rating?
Andreas Urbaniak is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Andreas Urbaniak played?
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Urbaniak, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Urbaniak?
41 games by Andreas Urbaniak 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.