Prepare against Ulrich Bischoff
DEU · World #31,668 classical · FIDE ID 4691369
Our database contains 155 games by Ulrich Bischoff, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Bischoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Bischoff 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 | 1,976 | 2,114 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,006 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 64 | 36 | 55 | 41.3% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 16 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 35 | 20 | 28 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Bischoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Bischoff's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 34 | 47.2% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 37.2% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Ulrich Bischoff's chess games
All 155 games by Ulrich Bischoff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Christoph Pfrommer | 2,403 | ch-Frankfurt | B48 |
| Nov 2014 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,193 | chT-GER Betriebe 14th | B43 |
| Oct 2006 | Holger Borchers | 2,110 | chT-GER Betriebe | C11 |
| Nov 2016 | Peter Haas | 2,098 | 16th chT-GER Betriebe | C50 |
| Jan 2000 | Thorsten Overbeck | 2,097 | ch-Wiesbaden Seniors | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 28 | 18 | 1,957 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2008 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,034 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,728 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,987 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-GER Betriebe 14th | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open A | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Bischoff's chess games?
155 games by Ulrich Bischoff, from Oct 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 Bischoff has played.
What does Ulrich Bischoff play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ulrich Bischoff opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Bischoff answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Bischoff play as White?
As White, Ulrich Bischoff's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Bischoff play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Bischoff most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ulrich Bischoff's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Bischoff is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ulrich Bischoff played?
Our database contains 155 games by Ulrich Bischoff, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 55 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Bischoff?
155 games by Ulrich Bischoff 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.