Prepare against Nino Urbanec
WCM · Austria · World #27,722 classical · FIDE ID 13603817
When preparing against Nino Urbanec, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (58%).
Our database contains 176 games by Nino Urbanec, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nino Urbanec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nino Urbanec 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 | 2,000 | 2,066 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,969 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,059 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 61 | 23 | 92 | 34.7% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 11 | 41 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 26 | 12 | 51 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nino Urbanec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nino Urbanec's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 67.8% | 41.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.3% | 88.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 20.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Nino Urbanec's chess games
All 176 games by Nino Urbanec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 23 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 1/0/11 | 8.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Joanna Worek | 2,314 | chT-AUT w 2122 | A21 |
| Jul 2023 | Frank Belke | 2,204 | ch-AUT | D55 |
| Apr 2020 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,187 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | D02 |
| Aug 2017 | Julia Novkovic | 2,159 | ch-AUT w | A05 |
| Aug 2024 | Elisabeth Hapala | 2,152 | ch-AUT | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 29 | 11.5 | 2,031 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #25 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,047 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #24 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,911 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-AUT w | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| AUT-ch Vor1 Internet w | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,780 |
| ch-GEO sf w | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nino Urbanec's chess games?
176 games by Nino Urbanec, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Nino Urbanec has played.
What does Nino Urbanec play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Nino Urbanec opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nino Urbanec answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nino Urbanec play as White?
As White, Nino Urbanec's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nino Urbanec play as Black?
As Black, Nino Urbanec most often plays: Horwitz Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Nino Urbanec's FIDE rating?
Nino Urbanec is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Nino Urbanec played?
Our database contains 176 games by Nino Urbanec, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 23 draws, 92 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nino Urbanec?
176 games by Nino Urbanec 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.