Prepare against Bernd Urlass
DEU · World #83,438 classical · FIDE ID 24601454
When preparing against Bernd Urlass, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Bernd Urlass, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Urlass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Urlass 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 | 1,779 | 1,903 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 15.8% |
| As White | 19 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 5.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Urlass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Urlass's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Urlass usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Urlass usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Urlass usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Bernd Urlass's chess games
All 38 games by Bernd Urlass in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 6 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Wilma Becker | 1,502 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | Konstantin Schaefer | 1,418 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | A57 |
| Mar 2003 | Leonard Hasenclever | 1,231 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,643 |
| Muehlhausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Hungen Open | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,289 |
| 10th Friedrichroda Open | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Urlass's chess games?
38 games by Bernd Urlass, from Jan 2004 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 Bernd Urlass has played.
What does Bernd Urlass play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bernd Urlass opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Urlass answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Urlass play as White?
As White, Bernd Urlass's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Urlass play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Urlass most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Bernd Urlass's FIDE rating?
Bernd Urlass is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Bernd Urlass played?
Our database contains 38 games by Bernd Urlass, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Urlass?
38 games by Bernd Urlass 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.