Prepare against Lars Urban
DEU · World #6,077 classical · FIDE ID 4644034
Our database contains 294 games by Lars Urban, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars 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 | 2,245 | 2,247 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,233 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 82 | 115 | 97 | 27.9% |
| As White | 147 | 44 | 59 | 44 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 147 | 38 | 56 | 53 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Urban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Urban's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Urban usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 91.9% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 81.5% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
Lars Urban's chess games
All 294 games by Lars Urban in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 82 wins, 115 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 7/10/10 | 25.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Felix Meissner | 2,308 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A42 |
| Sep 2015 | Uwe Kersten | 2,300 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | D36 |
| Mar 2022 | Horst Alber | 2,268 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | E84 |
| Oct 2013 | Hannes Meyner | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | D36 |
| Jan 2014 | Georg Haubt | 2,239 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2008 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,486 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2010 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,877 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,724 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 1,215 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Urban's chess games?
294 games by Lars Urban, from Oct 2007 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 Lars Urban has played.
What does Lars Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Lars Urban opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Urban answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Lars Urban play as White?
As White, Lars Urban's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Urban play as Black?
As Black, Lars Urban most often plays: French: Classical Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Lars Urban's FIDE rating?
Lars Urban is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lars Urban played?
Our database contains 294 games by Lars Urban, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 115 draws, 97 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Urban?
294 games by Lars 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.