Prepare against Ulrich Koellner
DEU · World #87,602 classical · FIDE ID 4697642
When preparing against Ulrich Koellner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Ulrich Koellner, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Koellner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Koellner 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 | 1,766 | 1,971 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 63 | 72 | 68 | 31.0% |
| As White | 102 | 40 | 32 | 30 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 23 | 40 | 38 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Koellner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Koellner's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Koellner usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Koellner usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Koellner usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Ulrich Koellner's chess games
All 203 games by Ulrich Koellner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 63 wins, 72 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Lars Stark | 2,421 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A40 |
| Apr 2006 | Carsten Helmke | 2,063 | 12th Werther Schloss Open B | E32 |
| Aug 2002 | Dennis Schumacher | 2,053 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A03 |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Konik | 2,021 | 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D78 |
| Apr 2007 | Vakhtang Gelashvili | 1,987 | 13th Werther Schloss Open B | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,545 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,824 |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,578 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,683 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Koellner's chess games?
203 games by Ulrich Koellner, from Jan 2005 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 Koellner has played.
What does Ulrich Koellner play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Ulrich Koellner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Koellner answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Koellner play as White?
As White, Ulrich Koellner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Koellner play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Koellner most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ulrich Koellner's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Koellner is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ulrich Koellner played?
Our database contains 203 games by Ulrich Koellner, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 72 draws, 68 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Koellner?
203 games by Ulrich Koellner 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.