Prepare against Ulrich Fitzke
DEU · World #77,007 classical · FIDE ID 4689747
When preparing against Ulrich Fitzke, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Ulrich Fitzke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Fitzke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Fitzke 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 | 1,799 | 2,050 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,922 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,939 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 95 | 60 | 100 | 37.3% |
| As White | 131 | 42 | 37 | 52 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 53 | 23 | 48 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Fitzke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Fitzke's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 99.2% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fitzke usually continues c4 (40.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fitzke usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fitzke usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Fitzke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Fitzke's chess games
All 255 games by Ulrich Fitzke 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: 95 wins, 60 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/7/9 | 51.5% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,390 | 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Wilfried Beilfuss | 2,265 | 4th Casino Open | B88 |
| Feb 2009 | Peter Welz | 2,232 | 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B25 |
| Jan 1996 | Christoph Fusi | 2,210 | 4th Casino Open | D43 |
| Jan 2008 | Wolfgang Weinwurm | 2,165 | 13th Staufer Seniors Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,873 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Fitzke's chess games?
255 games by Ulrich Fitzke, 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 Fitzke has played.
What does Ulrich Fitzke play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Ulrich Fitzke opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Fitzke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Fitzke play as White?
As White, Ulrich Fitzke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Fitzke play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Fitzke most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Ulrich Fitzke's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Fitzke is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ulrich Fitzke played?
Our database contains 255 games by Ulrich Fitzke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 60 draws, 100 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Fitzke?
255 games by Ulrich Fitzke 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.