Prepare against Ulrich Eggenberger
CHE · World #72,802 classical · FIDE ID 1304224
When preparing against Ulrich Eggenberger, expect 1.f4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 31.8% over 44 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Ulrich Eggenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Eggenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Eggenberger 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 | 1,812 | 2,031 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,915 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 71 | 81 | 42 | 36.6% |
| As White | 99 | 35 | 47 | 17 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Eggenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Eggenberger's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 46 | 46.5% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 22.2% | 43.2% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 15.2% | 76.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 13.1% | 73.1% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 46% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues fxe5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Eggenberger usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 95.7% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Ulrich Eggenberger's chess games
All 194 games by Ulrich Eggenberger 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: 71 wins, 81 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 44 | 14/21/9 | 31.8% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Linus Capraro | 2,112 | 8th Ascona Seniors Open | C11 |
| Mar 2006 | Kurt Studer | 2,010 | Bad Ragaz Seniors Open 4th | B07 |
| Apr 2006 | Eugen Schwammberger | 1,976 | Weggis Seniors Open 6th | A40 |
| Dec 2008 | Halit Redzepi | 1,956 | Zuerich Open B 32nd | D02 |
| Jul 2005 | Nikolai Post | 1,933 | ch-SUI int | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 6th Ascona Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,826 |
| 3rd Bad Ragaz Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,074 |
| 4th Laax Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,103 |
| 4th Weggis Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,943 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Chexbres Seniors Open 2nd | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
| Weggis Seniors Open 6th | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Eggenberger's chess games?
194 games by Ulrich Eggenberger, 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 Eggenberger has played.
What does Ulrich Eggenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Ulrich Eggenberger opens with 1.f4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Eggenberger answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Eggenberger play as White?
As White, Ulrich Eggenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (44 games, 31.8% win rate); London System (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Eggenberger play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Eggenberger most often plays: French: Classical Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Ulrich Eggenberger's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Eggenberger is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ulrich Eggenberger played?
Our database contains 194 games by Ulrich Eggenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 81 draws, 42 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Eggenberger?
194 games by Ulrich Eggenberger 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.