Prepare against Ulrich Foessmeier
DEU · World #7,235 classical · FIDE ID 4602943
When preparing against Ulrich Foessmeier, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 101 games by Ulrich Foessmeier, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Foessmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Foessmeier 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 | 2,221 | 2,310 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,310 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,214 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 36 | 28 | 36.6% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Foessmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Foessmeier's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 96.1% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Foessmeier usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Foessmeier usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Foessmeier usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Foessmeier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Foessmeier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 95.8% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Ulrich Foessmeier's chess games
All 101 games by Ulrich Foessmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 37 wins, 36 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Axel Schmitt | 2,350 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | E74 |
| Jan 1994 | Fred Hedke | 2,350 | Bundesliga 1994-95 | C69 |
| Jan 1992 | Alfred Felsberger | 2,315 | chT-AUT | A90 |
| Jan 1992 | Kurt Kargl | 2,305 | chT-AUT | D47 |
| Jan 1992 | Karl Grillitsch | 2,285 | chT-AUT | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1993 | 29 | 16 | 2,333 |
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1988 | 9 | 6 | 2,164 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Landesliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,972 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Foessmeier's chess games?
101 games by Ulrich Foessmeier, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Foessmeier has played.
What does Ulrich Foessmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ulrich Foessmeier opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Foessmeier answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Foessmeier play as White?
As White, Ulrich Foessmeier's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Foessmeier play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Foessmeier most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ulrich Foessmeier's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Foessmeier is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Ulrich Foessmeier played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ulrich Foessmeier, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 36 draws, 28 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Foessmeier?
101 games by Ulrich Foessmeier 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.