Prepare against Ulf Dewenter
DEU · World #16,342 classical · FIDE ID 4624734
When preparing against Ulf Dewenter, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 37.5% over 32 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Ulf Dewenter, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Dewenter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Dewenter 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 | 2,092 | 2,220 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 81 | 87 | 82 | 32.4% |
| As White | 136 | 41 | 47 | 48 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 40 | 40 | 34 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Dewenter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Dewenter's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 56.6% | 44.8% |
| f4 | 32 | 23.5% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 10.3% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 54.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Dewenter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 30.9% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 29.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 18.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Ulf Dewenter's chess games
All 250 games by Ulf Dewenter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 81 wins, 87 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 32 | 12/11/9 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Joerg-Stefan Rabl | 2,225 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9798 | C48 |
| Jan 1995 | Slavko Mali | 2,225 | 16th Bled Open | B08 |
| Apr 2001 | Drazen Curic | 2,218 | Essen Open | B07 |
| Dec 2016 | Ralf Schlehoefer | 2,216 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | D02 |
| Jan 1995 | Srecko Kolar | 2,215 | 16th Bled Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,023 |
| 16th Bled Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Dewenter's chess games?
250 games by Ulf Dewenter, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Ulf Dewenter has played.
What does Ulf Dewenter play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Ulf Dewenter opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Dewenter answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ulf Dewenter play as White?
As White, Ulf Dewenter's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Dewenter play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Dewenter most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Ulf Dewenter's FIDE rating?
Ulf Dewenter is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Ulf Dewenter played?
Our database contains 250 games by Ulf Dewenter, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 87 draws, 82 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Dewenter?
250 games by Ulf Dewenter 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.