Prepare against Ullrich Krause
FM · DEU · World #13,670 classical · FIDE ID 4613058
Our database contains 619 games by Ullrich Krause, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ullrich Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ullrich Krause 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 | 2,120 | 2,319 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,186 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 199 | 260 | 160 | 32.1% |
| As White | 310 | 105 | 137 | 68 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 309 | 94 | 123 | 92 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ullrich Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ullrich Krause's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 152 | 49.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 105 | 33.9% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 38 | 12.3% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Krause usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 138 | 94.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 42.9% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 26 | 26.5% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 10.2% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Ullrich Krause's chess games
All 619 games by Ullrich Krause in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 199 wins, 260 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 42 | 12/22/8 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 12/15/10 | 32.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 12/13/10 | 34.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Mladen Muse | 2,449 | BL2-Nord 1213 | E68 |
| Jan 1995 | Marek Oliwa | 2,420 | Oberliga Nord N 9596 | A85 |
| Nov 1999 | Ruediger Seger | 2,412 | 71st ch-GER | C06 |
| Oct 2012 | Dominik Orzech | 2,407 | BL2-Nord 1213 | C01 |
| Nov 1999 | Herbert Bastian | 2,405 | 71st ch-GER | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2017 | 27 | 15 | 2,196 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | 1998 | 17 | 9 | 2,254 |
| Hamburg IM | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,176 |
| chM-Schleswig Holstein 57th | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 58th | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| chF-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 8 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ullrich Krause's chess games?
619 games by Ullrich Krause, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ullrich Krause has played.
What does Ullrich Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Ullrich Krause opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ullrich Krause answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ullrich Krause play as White?
As White, Ullrich Krause's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ullrich Krause play as Black?
As Black, Ullrich Krause most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Ullrich Krause's FIDE rating?
Ullrich Krause is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ullrich Krause played?
Our database contains 619 games by Ullrich Krause, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 260 draws, 160 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ullrich Krause?
619 games by Ullrich Krause 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.