Prepare against Ulrich Kinkelin
DEU · World #44,916 classical · FIDE ID 4668898
Our database contains 157 games by Ulrich Kinkelin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Kinkelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Kinkelin 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 | 1,914 | 2,019 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 30.6% |
| As White | 75 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Kinkelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Kinkelin's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 53.3% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 30.7% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.3% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 6.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kinkelin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 77.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Ulrich Kinkelin's chess games
All 157 games by Ulrich Kinkelin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 48 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Peter Krauseneck | 2,089 | Regionalliga NW 1314 | B01 |
| Mar 2022 | Karl-Heinz Kannenberg | 2,075 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans Kraft | 2,075 | Landesliga Nord 9697 | E85 |
| Dec 2018 | Michael Burggraf | 2,030 | Landesliga Nord 1819 | B02 |
| Feb 2009 | Heinrich Horther | 1,991 | Regionalliga NW 0809 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 1 | 1,683 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| 14th Wuerzburg Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| 11th Wuerzburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,333 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| Regionalliga NW 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| Regionalliga NW 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Kinkelin's chess games?
157 games by Ulrich Kinkelin, from Jul 2008 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 Kinkelin has played.
What does Ulrich Kinkelin play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ulrich Kinkelin opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Kinkelin answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Kinkelin play as White?
As White, Ulrich Kinkelin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Kinkelin play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Kinkelin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Ulrich Kinkelin's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Kinkelin is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ulrich Kinkelin played?
Our database contains 157 games by Ulrich Kinkelin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Kinkelin?
157 games by Ulrich Kinkelin 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.