Prepare against Jens Urbach
DEU · World #129,113 classical · FIDE ID 1271789
When preparing against Jens Urbach, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Jens Urbach, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Urbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Urbach 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 | 1,649 | 1,702 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 87 | 33 | 148 | 32.5% |
| As White | 135 | 44 | 21 | 70 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 43 | 12 | 78 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Urbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Urbach's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 82.2% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 13.3% | 30.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Urbach usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Urbach usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Urbach usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 30.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Urbach usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Urbach usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Urbach usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 56.7% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 26.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 16.4% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 73.8% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.2% | 40.9% |
Jens Urbach's chess games
All 268 games by Jens Urbach in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 87 wins, 33 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 31 | 24/5/2 | 77.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Klaus Kuenitz | 1,767 | 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | C01 |
| Jun 2010 | Gerhard Kitzler | 1,679 | 13th Rhein Main Open | C51 |
| Jun 2019 | Michael Ruell | 1,673 | 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | D00 |
| Jun 2012 | Ryszard Dyga | 1,601 | 9th Eschborn Open | C45 |
| Jan 2019 | Lars Pessotschinski | 1,563 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Frankfurt | 2022 | 41 | 24.5 | 1,315 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,311 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,538 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,388 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,499 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,133 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,349 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Urbach's chess games?
268 games by Jens Urbach, from Mar 2012 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 Jens Urbach has played.
What does Jens Urbach play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Jens Urbach opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Urbach answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Jens Urbach play as White?
As White, Jens Urbach's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (31 games, 77.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Urbach play as Black?
As Black, Jens Urbach most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Jens Urbach's FIDE rating?
Jens Urbach is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,702 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jens Urbach played?
Our database contains 268 games by Jens Urbach, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 33 draws, 148 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Urbach?
268 games by Jens Urbach 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.