Prepare against Rudolf Urban
DEU · World #78,635 classical · FIDE ID 4618602
When preparing against Rudolf Urban, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Rudolf Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf 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 | 1,794 | 2,070 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 59 | 111 | 96 | 22.2% |
| As White | 132 | 34 | 56 | 42 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 25 | 55 | 54 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Urban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Urban's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 67.4% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 15.2% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.9% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 32.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 51.8% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 23.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 64.4% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.0% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Rudolf Urban's chess games
All 266 games by Rudolf 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: 59 wins, 111 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 34 | 7/13/14 | 20.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 0/6/8 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A55 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Josef Ferrari | 2,232 | 14th Seefeld Open | E11 |
| Mar 2012 | Martin Roth | 2,184 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | A47 |
| Mar 2009 | Steve Schiffer | 2,152 | 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | E61 |
| Mar 2012 | Oliver Russ | 2,119 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B13 |
| Jul 2013 | Hans-Juergen Fleuch | 2,064 | 1st Arber Seniors Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,711 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,664 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| GER VM Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Urban's chess games?
266 games by Rudolf 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 Rudolf Urban has played.
What does Rudolf Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Rudolf Urban opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Urban answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Urban play as White?
As White, Rudolf Urban's most-played openings in our database are: London System (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Urban play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Urban most often plays: Caro-Kann (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Gunderam Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Rudolf Urban's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Urban is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rudolf Urban played?
Our database contains 266 games by Rudolf Urban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 111 draws, 96 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Urban?
266 games by Rudolf 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.