Prepare against Udo Ploder
DEU · World #59,142 classical · FIDE ID 4699955
Our database contains 139 games by Udo Ploder, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Ploder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Ploder 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 | 1,859 | 2,024 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 46 | 36 | 57 | 33.1% |
| As White | 70 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 17 | 26 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Ploder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Ploder's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 97.1% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ploder usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ploder usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ploder usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ploder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Ploder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 66.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Udo Ploder's chess games
All 139 games by Udo Ploder in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 46 wins, 36 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Frank Buchenau | 2,275 | Lueneburg Open A | C54 |
| Jan 1991 | Clemens Werner | 2,270 | Giessen Open | B12 |
| Jan 1993 | Achim Mueller | 2,260 | ch-Hessen MVT | B06 |
| Jan 1991 | Uwe Kersten | 2,235 | Giessen Open | C41 |
| Aug 2019 | Oele Dijkhuis | 2,119 | Lueneburg Open A | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,998 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,571 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,845 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Ploder's chess games?
139 games by Udo Ploder, from Jan 2018 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 Ploder has played.
What does Udo Ploder play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Udo Ploder opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Ploder answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Udo Ploder play as White?
As White, Udo Ploder's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Ploder play as Black?
As Black, Udo Ploder most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Udo Ploder's FIDE rating?
Udo Ploder is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Udo Ploder played?
Our database contains 139 games by Udo Ploder, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 36 draws, 57 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Ploder?
139 games by Udo Ploder 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.