Prepare against Ulf von Hassel
DEU · World #22,591 classical · FIDE ID 4678834
When preparing against Ulf von Hassel, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Ulf von Hassel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf von Hassel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf von Hassel 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 | 2,036 | 2,178 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 65 | 49 | 70 | 35.3% |
| As White | 89 | 33 | 24 | 32 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 32 | 25 | 38 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf von Hassel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf von Hassel's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 86.5% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hassel usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hassel usually continues d3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hassel usually continues Bc4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hassel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Hassel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hassel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 38.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 78.4% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
Ulf von Hassel's chess games
All 184 games by Ulf von Hassel 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: 65 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jan Rooze | 2,331 | 18th Lasker Memorial Open | B86 |
| Oct 2004 | Santiago Sarmiento Afonso | 2,261 | Calvia U2300 Open B | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Anton Csulits | 2,235 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | D34 |
| Dec 2007 | Robert Schlichthaar | 2,226 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | C25 |
| Apr 2006 | Harald Matthey | 2,225 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,225 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 45th | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand 47th | 1992 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf von Hassel's chess games?
184 games by Ulf von Hassel, 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 von Hassel has played.
What does Ulf von Hassel play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Ulf von Hassel opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf von Hassel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ulf von Hassel play as White?
As White, Ulf von Hassel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf von Hassel play as Black?
As Black, Ulf von Hassel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Ulf von Hassel's FIDE rating?
Ulf von Hassel is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Ulf von Hassel played?
Our database contains 184 games by Ulf von Hassel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf von Hassel?
184 games by Ulf von Hassel 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.