Prepare against Thomas Ulrich
Sweden · World #14,350 classical · FIDE ID 1719440
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Ulrich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Ulrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,112 | 2,167 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,089 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,150 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 10 | 31 | 39.7% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Ulrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Ulrich's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ulrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
Thomas Ulrich's chess games
All 68 games by Thomas Ulrich in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,358 | Copenhagen Cand Open | C06 |
| Dec 2012 | Thomas Kirknel | 2,177 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | C12 |
| Jul 2012 | Niels Skou | 2,150 | 34th Politiken Cup | E11 |
| May 2012 | Kjartan Maack | 2,133 | Copenhagen Challenge | C06 |
| Jul 2012 | Michael Nielsen | 2,127 | 34th Politiken Cup | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,954 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 2,081 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,040 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2,034 |
| 22nd Montesilvano Adriatico Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Ulrich's chess games?
68 games by Thomas Ulrich, from May 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 Thomas Ulrich has played.
What does Thomas Ulrich play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Thomas Ulrich opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Ulrich answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Thomas Ulrich play as White?
As White, Thomas Ulrich's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Ulrich play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Ulrich most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Thomas Ulrich's FIDE rating?
Thomas Ulrich is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Thomas Ulrich played?
Our database contains 68 games by Thomas Ulrich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Ulrich?
68 games by Thomas 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.