Prepare against Ulrich Gass
DEU · World #35,357 classical · FIDE ID 4683307
Our database contains 213 games by Ulrich Gass, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Gass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Gass 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 | 1,957 | 2,185 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 63 | 40 | 110 | 29.6% |
| As White | 100 | 31 | 18 | 51 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 32 | 22 | 59 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Gass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Gass's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 91.0% | 37.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gass usually continues Nf3 (31.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gass usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gass usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Gass usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gass usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 77.6% | 36.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 16.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Gass's chess games
All 213 games by Ulrich Gass 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 14/6/21 | 34.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jochen Schoellmann | 2,345 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | B07 |
| Oct 1982 | Paul Troeger | 2,290 | Bundesliga 1982-83 | A07 |
| Jul 2018 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,248 | WchT Seniors 65 | B17 |
| Nov 1981 | Raimund Busch | 2,220 | Bundesliga 1981-82 | E90 |
| Jan 2016 | Andreas Aerni | 2,178 | Basel Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1980 | 21 | 8 | 2,214 |
| Basel Open | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,202 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,050 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 10 | 4 | 2,224 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,024 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,266 |
| 14th Basel Hilton Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Gass's chess games?
213 games by Ulrich Gass, 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 Gass has played.
What does Ulrich Gass play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Ulrich Gass opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Gass answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Gass play as White?
As White, Ulrich Gass's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Gass play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Gass most often plays: Pirc Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Ulrich Gass's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Gass is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ulrich Gass played?
Our database contains 213 games by Ulrich Gass, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 110 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Gass?
213 games by Ulrich Gass 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.