Prepare against Ulrich Dassel
DEU · World #23,638 classical · FIDE ID 4647793
When preparing against Ulrich Dassel, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ulrich Dassel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Dassel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Dassel 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 | 2,029 | 2,055 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 24.2% |
| As White | 33 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Dassel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Dassel's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Dassel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Dassel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Dassel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dassel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Dassel usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Dassel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Dassel's chess games
All 62 games by Ulrich Dassel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Nikolaos Begnis | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9697 I | C60 |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Schuermann | 2,260 | Oberliga NRW 9697 I | A80 |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Horstmann | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | A46 |
| Jan 1992 | Klaus Busse | 2,210 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | C00 |
| Jan 1990 | Udo Teich | 2,135 | Oberliga NRW 8990 II playoff | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga NRW 9697 I | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 I | 1989 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 1,877 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 8 | 1 | 1,883 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 7 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 I | 1991 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II playoff | 1990 | 1 | 1 | 2,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Dassel's chess games?
62 games by Ulrich Dassel, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Dassel has played.
What does Ulrich Dassel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ulrich Dassel opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Dassel answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Dassel play as White?
As White, Ulrich Dassel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Dassel play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Dassel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ulrich Dassel's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Dassel is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ulrich Dassel played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ulrich Dassel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Dassel?
62 games by Ulrich Dassel 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.