Prepare against Udo Fournell
Belgium · World #44,789 classical · FIDE ID 208256
Our database contains 92 games by Udo Fournell, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Fournell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Fournell 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 | 1,914 | 1,986 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 26 | 38 | 28 | 28.3% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 21 | 16 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Fournell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Fournell's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Fournell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Fournell usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fournell usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 78.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
Udo Fournell's chess games
All 92 games by Udo Fournell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 38 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Kozlov | 2,135 | 16th Seefeld Open | B06 |
| Sep 2005 | Anton Santl | 2,132 | 16th Seefeld Open | B99 |
| Sep 2005 | Peter Straub | 2,093 | 16th Seefeld Open | B42 |
| Sep 2005 | Helge Verhoef | 2,086 | 16th Seefeld Open | D44 |
| Mar 2012 | Daniel Fischer | 1,990 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,770 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,806 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,989 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Hagen Hohenlimburg Open | 1978 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Fournell's chess games?
92 games by Udo Fournell, from Jul 2005 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 Udo Fournell has played.
What does Udo Fournell play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Udo Fournell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Fournell answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Udo Fournell play as White?
As White, Udo Fournell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Fournell play as Black?
As Black, Udo Fournell most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Udo Fournell's FIDE rating?
Udo Fournell is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Udo Fournell played?
Our database contains 92 games by Udo Fournell, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 38 draws, 28 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Fournell?
92 games by Udo Fournell 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.