Prepare against Ulf-Gunter Bach
DEU · World #34,972 classical · FIDE ID 24603384
When preparing against Ulf-Gunter Bach, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 85 games by Ulf-Gunter Bach, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ulf-Gunter Bach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf-Gunter Bach 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 | 1,960 | 2,041 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 1,987 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,027 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 18 | 36 | 36.5% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2004-2026): 390 rated games against 332 different opponents, across 79 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 366 | 170 | 86 | 110 | 46.4% | 1,967 | 1,991 | 10 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | 1,949 | 1,949 | 3 |
| Blitz | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% | 2,008 | 1,901 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 154 | 28 | 42 | 84 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 167 | 100 | 37 | 30 | 59.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1,995 | 1,766 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,924 | 1,924 |
| 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1,777 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1,882 | 2,036 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,886 | 2,153 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,960 | 1,560 |
| 2019 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1,865 | 2,037 |
| 2018 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 2,023 | 2,058 |
| 2017 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1,916 | 1,964 |
| 2016 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,960 | 1,894 |
| 2015 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2,016 | 2,122 |
| 2014 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1,831 | 1,935 |
| 2013 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1,870 | 2,003 |
| 2012 | 48 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 1,956 | 2,002 |
| 2011 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2,015 | 1,869 |
| 2010 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2,027 | 1,954 |
| 2009 | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 1,999 | 1,933 |
| 2008 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2,172 | 2,122 |
| 2007 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 2,014 | 2,014 |
| 2006 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2,155 | 1,915 |
| 2005 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| 2004 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,041 | 2,041 |
Where Ulf-Gunter Bach has played
Czechia (66) · Germany (13)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf-Gunter Bach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf-Gunter Bach's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bach usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bach usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bach usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Bach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bach usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Ulf-Gunter Bach's chess games
All 85 games by Ulf-Gunter Bach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Thi Kim Phung Vo | 2,425 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | D47 |
| Mar 2018 | Thi Mai Hung Nguyen | 2,321 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | D46 |
| Oct 2005 | Josef Kopal | 2,308 | Liberec Open | C02 |
| Feb 2004 | Thomas Haensel | 2,300 | 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C64 |
| Mar 2018 | Ghate Swati | 2,249 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,262 |
| 10th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 9th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 14th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf-Gunter Bach's chess games?
85 games by Ulf-Gunter Bach, from Apr 2004 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-Gunter Bach has played.
What does Ulf-Gunter Bach play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ulf-Gunter Bach opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf-Gunter Bach answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ulf-Gunter Bach play as White?
As White, Ulf-Gunter Bach's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf-Gunter Bach play as Black?
As Black, Ulf-Gunter Bach most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ulf-Gunter Bach's FIDE rating?
Ulf-Gunter Bach is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Ulf-Gunter Bach played?
Our database contains 85 games by Ulf-Gunter Bach, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf-Gunter Bach?
85 games by Ulf-Gunter Bach 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.