Prepare against Karl-Heinz Ulrich
DEU · World #42,617 classical · FIDE ID 1271799
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Ulrich, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Karl-Heinz Ulrich, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Ulrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Ulrich 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 | 1,923 | 1,984 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16.1% |
| As White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 127 rated games against 116 different opponents, across 22 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 103 | 35 | 46 | 22 | 34.0% | 1,891 | 1,914 | 10 |
| Blitz | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% | 2,050 | 2,083 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 45 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 46 | 17 | 22 | 7 | 37.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1,705 | 1,820 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1,853 | 1,919 |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,838 | 1,838 |
| 2022 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2,030 | 2,083 |
| 2020 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1,925 | 1,944 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,048 | 2,004 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,030 | 2,030 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,051 | 2,131 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,947 | 1,707 |
| 2013 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,878 | 1,978 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,005 | 1,925 |
| 2010 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1,830 | 1,897 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,844 | 1,977 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Ulrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Ulrich's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Karl-Heinz Ulrich's chess games
All 31 games by Karl-Heinz Ulrich in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Sven Ulrich | 1,866 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | E32 |
| Jan 2020 | Andreas Lemke | 1,565 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| PF Open | 1993 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,810 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1988 | 6 | 0 | 1,970 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 32nd | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Ulrich's chess games?
31 games by Karl-Heinz Ulrich, from May 2013 to Oct 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 Karl-Heinz Ulrich has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Ulrich play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Ulrich opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Ulrich answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Ulrich play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Ulrich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Ulrich play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Ulrich most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Ulrich's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Ulrich is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Ulrich played?
Our database contains 31 games by Karl-Heinz Ulrich, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Ulrich?
31 games by Karl-Heinz Ulrich 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.