Prepare against Ulrich Dresen
FM · DEU · World #12,404 classical · FIDE ID 4603664
Our database contains 580 games by Ulrich Dresen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Dresen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Dresen 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 | 2,136 | 2,327 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 580 | 202 | 226 | 152 | 34.8% |
| As White | 305 | 114 | 125 | 66 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 275 | 88 | 101 | 86 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Dresen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Dresen's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 74.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 13.8% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 6.2% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.6% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dresen usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dresen usually continues Bf4 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dresen usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dresen usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dresen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Dresen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 29.8% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 37 | 29.8% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 19 | 15.3% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.5% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 62.6% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 15.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Dresen's chess games
All 580 games by Ulrich Dresen 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: 202 wins, 226 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 48 | 16/19/13 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 43 | 16/26/1 | 37.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 42 | 15/18/9 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 22/21/21 | 34.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 15/18/15 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,443 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | E68 |
| Feb 2006 | Jakov Loifenfeld | 2,434 | BL2-West 0506 | D23 |
| Jan 2009 | Jakob Balcerak | 2,415 | BL2-West 0809 | D10 |
| Jan 1981 | Ralf Lau | 2,405 | ch-NRW | A29 |
| Oct 1979 | Peter Ostermeyer | 2,400 | Bundesliga 1979-80 West | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2008 | 100 | 52.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2015 | 69 | 50 | 2,259 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1968 | 17 | 11.5 | – |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,413 |
| Solingen | 1973 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| Wuppertal | 1986 | 11 | 3 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Dresen's chess games?
580 games by Ulrich Dresen, 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 Ulrich Dresen has played.
What does Ulrich Dresen play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Ulrich Dresen opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Dresen answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Dresen play as White?
As White, Ulrich Dresen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (42 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Dresen play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Dresen most often plays: Modern Defense (64 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Ulrich Dresen's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Dresen is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ulrich Dresen played?
Our database contains 580 games by Ulrich Dresen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 226 draws, 152 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Dresen?
580 games by Ulrich Dresen 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.