Prepare against Urs Egli
CHE · World #51,393 classical · FIDE ID 1306685
Our database contains 198 games by Urs Egli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Urs Egli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urs Egli 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 | 1,887 | 2,101 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,035 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,927 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 71 | 51 | 76 | 35.9% |
| As White | 99 | 38 | 24 | 37 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 99 | 33 | 27 | 39 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urs Egli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urs Egli's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 55.6% | 55.5% |
| g3 | 22 | 22.2% | 43.2% |
| f4 | 17 | 17.2% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Egli usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Egli usually continues d3 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Egli usually continues f4 (64.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 22% of White games, 43.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Egli usually continues Bg2 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Egli usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Egli usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 47.5% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 19.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Urs Egli's chess games
All 198 games by Urs Egli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 51 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,347 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | A03 |
| Sep 2009 | Jie Xia | 2,241 | 9th Turin Piemonte Open | B07 |
| May 2016 | Richard Kaiser | 2,182 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2010 | Orazio Guanciale | 2,167 | 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | C00 |
| May 2016 | Dominik Will | 2,147 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,338 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urs Egli's chess games?
198 games by Urs Egli, from Apr 2003 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 Urs Egli has played.
What does Urs Egli play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Urs Egli opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.g3 (22% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urs Egli answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Urs Egli play as White?
As White, Urs Egli's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urs Egli play as Black?
As Black, Urs Egli most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Urs Egli's FIDE rating?
Urs Egli is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Urs Egli played?
Our database contains 198 games by Urs Egli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 51 draws, 76 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urs Egli?
198 games by Urs Egli 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.