Prepare against Ulrich Gebhardt
DEU · World #26,711 classical · FIDE ID 4613538
When preparing against Ulrich Gebhardt, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 306 games by Ulrich Gebhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Gebhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Gebhardt 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 | 2,007 | 2,230 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,081 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,993 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 114 | 82 | 110 | 37.3% |
| As White | 159 | 59 | 44 | 56 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 147 | 55 | 38 | 54 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Gebhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Gebhardt's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 71.1% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 29 | 18.2% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gebhardt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 43.3% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 25.4% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 89.1% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Gebhardt's chess games
All 306 games by Ulrich Gebhardt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 114 wins, 82 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Evgeni Maljutin | 2,480 | Werfen Open A | C68 |
| Oct 2008 | Marco Thinius | 2,421 | 8th Jena Fair Open | E42 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerd Euler | 2,365 | Giessen Open | B88 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Schmoelzing | 2,310 | Oberliga Ost-B 9394 | B06 |
| Oct 2008 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,303 | 8th Jena Fair Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1996 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,427 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,218 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 14 | 10 | 2,407 |
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1993 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,211 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,085 |
| Muenster Open | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Gebhardt's chess games?
306 games by Ulrich Gebhardt, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Gebhardt has played.
What does Ulrich Gebhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Ulrich Gebhardt opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Gebhardt answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Gebhardt play as White?
As White, Ulrich Gebhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Gebhardt play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Gebhardt most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Ulrich Gebhardt's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Gebhardt is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ulrich Gebhardt played?
Our database contains 306 games by Ulrich Gebhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 82 draws, 110 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Gebhardt?
306 games by Ulrich Gebhardt 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.