Prepare against Ulrich Baeuml
DEU · World #18,761 classical · FIDE ID 4635051
When preparing against Ulrich Baeuml, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 441 games by Ulrich Baeuml, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Baeuml's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Baeuml 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 | 2,068 | 2,140 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,147 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,126 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 128 | 129 | 184 | 29.0% |
| As White | 206 | 69 | 58 | 79 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 235 | 59 | 71 | 105 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Baeuml's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Baeuml's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 89 | 43.2% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 44 | 21.4% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 19.9% | 32.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 11.7% | 29.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues g3 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Baeuml usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 47 | 40.5% | 37.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 44.4% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 25 | 34.7% | 36.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Baeuml's chess games
All 441 games by Ulrich Baeuml 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: 128 wins, 129 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 39 | 21/6/12 | 53.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Robert Zysk | 2,445 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B08 |
| Jan 2003 | Ervin Mozes | 2,390 | Bayern SJ | A45 |
| Nov 2018 | Martin Forchert | 2,363 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C06 |
| Jan 2004 | Milan Babula | 2,334 | Marianske Lazne Open | A36 |
| Nov 2007 | Sandor Biro | 2,324 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2001 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,057 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2010 | 14 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,054 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| Regionalliga SW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Baeuml's chess games?
441 games by Ulrich Baeuml, 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 Ulrich Baeuml has played.
What does Ulrich Baeuml play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Ulrich Baeuml opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Baeuml answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Baeuml play as White?
As White, Ulrich Baeuml's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Baeuml play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Baeuml most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Ulrich Baeuml's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Baeuml is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ulrich Baeuml played?
Our database contains 441 games by Ulrich Baeuml, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 129 draws, 184 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Baeuml?
441 games by Ulrich Baeuml 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.