Prepare against Ullrich Skorna
DEU · World #18,142 classical · FIDE ID 4613287
When preparing against Ullrich Skorna, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Ullrich Skorna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ullrich Skorna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ullrich Skorna 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 | 2,074 | 2,189 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 117 | 87 | 115 | 36.7% |
| As White | 158 | 70 | 41 | 47 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 161 | 47 | 46 | 68 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ullrich Skorna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ullrich Skorna's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Skorna usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skorna usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Skorna usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 96.2% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 62.2% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Ullrich Skorna's chess games
All 319 games by Ullrich Skorna 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: 117 wins, 87 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 56 | 30/10/16 | 53.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Graham D Lee | 2,330 | 16th Berliner Sommer | C02 |
| Oct 2006 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,304 | Calvia Open | C12 |
| May 1998 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,290 | Budapest FS05 IM | C04 |
| Jan 1992 | Christian Syre | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord O 9192 | D07 |
| Feb 2010 | Erich Krueger | 2,248 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1998 | 25 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,845 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,415 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 18th ch-Brandenburg Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ullrich Skorna's chess games?
319 games by Ullrich Skorna, 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 Skorna has played.
What does Ullrich Skorna play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Ullrich Skorna opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ullrich Skorna answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ullrich Skorna play as White?
As White, Ullrich Skorna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (56 games, 53.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ullrich Skorna play as Black?
As Black, Ullrich Skorna most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Ullrich Skorna's FIDE rating?
Ullrich Skorna is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ullrich Skorna played?
Our database contains 319 games by Ullrich Skorna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 87 draws, 115 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ullrich Skorna?
319 games by Ullrich Skorna 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.