Prepare against Ulrich Kapfer
DEU · World #42,295 classical · FIDE ID 12908371
Our database contains 54 games by Ulrich Kapfer, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Kapfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Kapfer 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 | 1,925 | 1,967 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 25.9% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Kapfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Kapfer's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kapfer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Kapfer's chess games
All 54 games by Ulrich Kapfer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Christian Schatz | 2,193 | ch-Bayern | E90 |
| Aug 2013 | Nadejda Jussupow | 2,156 | ch-Bayern | D04 |
| Dec 2012 | Andreas Lickleder | 2,147 | Oberliga Bayern 1213 | E30 |
| Mar 2014 | Wolfgang Linhart | 2,141 | Oberliga Bayern 1314 | D93 |
| Aug 2012 | Florian Walter | 2,081 | ch-Bayern 83rd | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern 83rd | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,866 |
| ch-Bayern | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,653 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,932 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,541 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Kapfer's chess games?
54 games by Ulrich Kapfer, from May 2012 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 Kapfer has played.
What does Ulrich Kapfer play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ulrich Kapfer opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Kapfer answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Kapfer play as White?
As White, Ulrich Kapfer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Kapfer play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Kapfer most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ulrich Kapfer's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Kapfer is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Ulrich Kapfer played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ulrich Kapfer, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Kapfer?
54 games by Ulrich Kapfer 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.