Prepare against Ulrich Weber
FM · DEU · World #3,774 classical · FIDE ID 4616502
Our database contains 380 games by Ulrich Weber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Weber 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 | 2,310 | 2,432 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,360 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 185 | 94 | 101 | 48.7% |
| As White | 188 | 91 | 52 | 45 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 192 | 94 | 42 | 56 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Weber's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 158 | 84.0% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 11.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 61.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (57.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (46.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 94.1% | 60.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Weber's chess games
All 380 games by Ulrich Weber 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: 185 wins, 94 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 89 | 38/26/25 | 42.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,617 | BL2-West 1112 | E62 |
| Oct 2019 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,534 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A37 |
| Nov 2019 | Mihail Marin | 2,524 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B20 |
| Nov 2005 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,484 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | A08 |
| Dec 2006 | Boris Margolin | 2,440 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,512 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,468 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| BL2-West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
Interactive opening tree from all 380 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Weber's chess games?
380 games by Ulrich Weber, 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 Ulrich Weber has played.
What does Ulrich Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Ulrich Weber opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Weber answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Weber play as White?
As White, Ulrich Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (89 games, 42.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Weber play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Weber most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Ulrich Weber's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Weber is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (May 2014).
How many games has Ulrich Weber played?
Our database contains 380 games by Ulrich Weber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 94 draws, 101 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Weber?
380 games by Ulrich Weber 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.