Prepare against Ulf Gohla
DEU · World #18,006 classical · FIDE ID 4696255
Our database contains 489 games by Ulf Gohla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Gohla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Gohla 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 | 2,075 | 2,239 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,114 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 186 | 166 | 137 | 38.0% |
| As White | 248 | 99 | 81 | 68 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 241 | 87 | 85 | 69 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Gohla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Gohla's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 222 | 89.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.6% | 53.6% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gohla usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gohla usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gohla usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Gohla usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Gohla usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Gohla usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 35.3% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 32 | 31.4% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 20.6% | 61.9% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 10.8% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 52.9% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 43.5% | 60.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Ulf Gohla's chess games
All 489 games by Ulf Gohla 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: 186 wins, 166 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,600 | 31st EU-Cup | E46 |
| Feb 2011 | Thomas Fuellgrabe | 2,308 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | C54 |
| Jul 2004 | Joerg Sawatzki | 2,296 | Dresden ZMD Open | A34 |
| Jan 1990 | Bernd Rechel | 2,285 | chT-GER U20 | A48 |
| Mar 2006 | Lars Boehle | 2,269 | NRW Class2 0506 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,159 |
| ch-Bochum | 2002 | 17 | 9 | 1,892 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2005 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,140 |
| chT-NRW 9192 U18 | 1992 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| Dortmund ABC Besserkoenner 16th | 2001 | 11 | 9 | 1,913 |
| Dortmund9 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,076 |
| Dortmund5 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Gohla's chess games?
489 games by Ulf Gohla, 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 Ulf Gohla has played.
What does Ulf Gohla play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Ulf Gohla opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Gohla answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ulf Gohla play as White?
As White, Ulf Gohla's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Gohla play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Gohla most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Ulf Gohla's FIDE rating?
Ulf Gohla is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ulf Gohla played?
Our database contains 489 games by Ulf Gohla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 166 draws, 137 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Gohla?
489 games by Ulf Gohla 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.