Prepare against Hans-Rainer Urban
DEU · World #30,106 classical · FIDE ID 4636104
Our database contains 179 games by Hans-Rainer Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Rainer Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Rainer Urban 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 | 1,985 | 2,191 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 44 | 78 | 57 | 24.6% |
| As White | 86 | 19 | 41 | 26 | 22.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 25 | 37 | 31 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Rainer Urban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Rainer Urban's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 68.6% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.5% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Urban usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Urban usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Urban usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 38.5% | 43.3% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 28.2% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.8% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Hans-Rainer Urban's chess games
All 179 games by Hans-Rainer Urban 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: 44 wins, 78 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,395 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | A34 |
| Jan 1993 | Olaf Thal | 2,315 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | E61 |
| Jan 1995 | Wolfgang3 Schmidt | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | D94 |
| Jan 1993 | Juergen Lisek | 2,280 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | B83 |
| Jan 1992 | Helmut Ruebensam | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord O 9192 | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Rainer Urban's chess games?
179 games by Hans-Rainer Urban, 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 Hans-Rainer Urban has played.
What does Hans-Rainer Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Hans-Rainer Urban opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Rainer Urban answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hans-Rainer Urban play as White?
As White, Hans-Rainer Urban's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Rainer Urban play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Rainer Urban most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Hans-Rainer Urban's FIDE rating?
Hans-Rainer Urban is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Hans-Rainer Urban played?
Our database contains 179 games by Hans-Rainer Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 78 draws, 57 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Rainer Urban?
179 games by Hans-Rainer Urban 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.