Prepare against Ulrich Ennsberger
FM · Austria · World #4,586 classical · FIDE ID 1606999
When preparing against Ulrich Ennsberger, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Ulrich Ennsberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Ennsberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Ennsberger 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 | 2,285 | 2,373 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,265 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 81 | 50 | 64 | 41.5% |
| As White | 98 | 49 | 23 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 32 | 27 | 38 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Ennsberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Ennsberger's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 31.6% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 29 | 29.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 25.5% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ennsberger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 51.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 36.6% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 65.6% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Ulrich Ennsberger's chess games
All 195 games by Ulrich Ennsberger 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: 81 wins, 50 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Adam Horvath | 2,519 | chT2M-AUT 0809 | A45 |
| Oct 2010 | Matej Sebenik | 2,516 | chT2M-AUT 1011 | C00 |
| Mar 2015 | Branko Rogulj | 2,422 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | D40 |
| Dec 2013 | Milan Novkovic | 2,383 | chT-AUT 1314 | A08 |
| Oct 2014 | Christoph Renner | 2,375 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,432 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 2,209 |
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,440 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,477 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,121 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,469 |
| chT2M-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Ennsberger's chess games?
195 games by Ulrich Ennsberger, 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 Ennsberger has played.
What does Ulrich Ennsberger play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Ulrich Ennsberger opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Ennsberger answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Ennsberger play as White?
As White, Ulrich Ennsberger's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Ennsberger play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Ennsberger most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Ulrich Ennsberger's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Ennsberger is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ulrich Ennsberger played?
Our database contains 195 games by Ulrich Ennsberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 50 draws, 64 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Ennsberger?
195 games by Ulrich Ennsberger 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.