Prepare against Ulf Von Herman
IM · DEU · World #5,699 classical · FIDE ID 4608500
Our database contains 1,132 games by Ulf Von Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Von Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Von Herman 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 | 2,255 | 2,424 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,354 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,132 | 547 | 309 | 276 | 48.3% |
| As White | 566 | 296 | 151 | 119 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 566 | 251 | 158 | 157 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Von Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Von Herman's side.
First moves as White (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 412 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 69 | 12.2% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 45 | 8.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 5.7% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.4% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nc3 (78.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nc3 (92.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Herman usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 42.9% | 66.5% |
| c6 | 53 | 22.7% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 41 | 17.6% | 42.7% |
| g6 | 24 | 10.3% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 61.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 60 | 28.4% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.7% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ulf Von Herman's chess games
All 1,132 games by Ulf Von Herman 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: 547 wins, 309 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 39/10/12 | 63.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 48 | 21/14/13 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 22/13/12 | 46.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 47 | 25/11/11 | 53.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 16/9/2 | 59.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 14/11/23 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 23/8/7 | 60.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 21/3/6 | 70.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/11/9 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,651 | GER CupT sf1 | D08 |
| Mar 2010 | Markus Ragger | 2,561 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | D47 |
| Mar 2009 | Anton Kovalyov | 2,557 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | A39 |
| Aug 2014 | Arik Braun | 2,544 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A32 |
| Jan 1995 | Valery A Loginov | 2,525 | 13th Berliner Sommer | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 103 | 70.5 | 2,410 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,338 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2018 | 34 | 24 | 2,317 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,358 |
| Berlin Open | 1999 | 16 | 11 | 2,395 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 15 | 5 | 2,369 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 15 | 4 | 2,338 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Kalinitschew (19 games) · Robert Rabiega (15 games) · Martin Gebigke (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Von Herman's chess games?
1,132 games by Ulf Von Herman, 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 Herman has played.
What does Ulf Von Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 566 games with White in our database, Ulf Von Herman opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Von Herman answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ulf Von Herman play as White?
As White, Ulf Von Herman's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (61 games, 63.9% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 566 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Von Herman play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Von Herman most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Modern Defense (38 games, 60.5% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 566 games.
What is Ulf Von Herman's FIDE rating?
Ulf Von Herman is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Ulf Von Herman played?
Our database contains 1,132 games by Ulf Von Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 547 wins, 309 draws, 276 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Von Herman?
1,132 games by Ulf Von Herman 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.