Prepare against Ulrich Christoffel
DEU · World #30,216 classical · FIDE ID 4619340
When preparing against Ulrich Christoffel, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 94 games by Ulrich Christoffel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Christoffel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Christoffel 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 | 1,985 | 2,138 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 47 | 17 | 31.9% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 24 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Christoffel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Christoffel's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Christoffel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Christoffel's chess games
All 94 games by Ulrich Christoffel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 47 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Harald Wagner | 2,285 | ch-RL | B78 |
| Jan 1992 | Mark Elsen | 2,220 | ch-RLPF A | A46 |
| Jan 1990 | Emery Peterson | 2,130 | ch-RLPF A | B71 |
| Sep 2024 | Erich Mueller | 2,081 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B45 |
| Jan 1993 | Torsten Lang | 2,055 | ch-RLPF | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RLPF A | 1992 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-RL | 1992 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-RLPF | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,566 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Christoffel's chess games?
94 games by Ulrich Christoffel, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Christoffel has played.
What does Ulrich Christoffel play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ulrich Christoffel opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Christoffel answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Christoffel play as White?
As White, Ulrich Christoffel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Christoffel play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Christoffel most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Ulrich Christoffel's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Christoffel is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (May 2012).
How many games has Ulrich Christoffel played?
Our database contains 94 games by Ulrich Christoffel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 47 draws, 17 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Christoffel?
94 games by Ulrich Christoffel 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.