Prepare against Ulrich Kuempers
DEU · World #32,968 classical · FIDE ID 4622472
Our database contains 367 games by Ulrich Kuempers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Kuempers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Kuempers 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 | 1,969 | 2,146 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,029 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 131 | 95 | 141 | 35.7% |
| As White | 194 | 75 | 47 | 72 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 173 | 56 | 48 | 69 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Kuempers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Kuempers's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 98.5% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kuempers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kuempers usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kuempers usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kuempers usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 84 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 100.0% | 41.5% |
Ulrich Kuempers's chess games
All 367 games by Ulrich Kuempers 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: 131 wins, 95 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 0/6/8 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,299 | Dortmund Open A | E68 |
| Feb 2010 | Patrick Peschlow | 2,296 | NRW Class1 0910 | E60 |
| Jul 2009 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,240 | Dortmund Open | E76 |
| Apr 2009 | Hans Georg Emunds | 2,239 | ch-Muensterland | E18 |
| Mar 2003 | Thomas Santner | 2,230 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 1996 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Muensterland | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 2,123 |
| Unna Open | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,292 |
| ch-Bayern B 63rd | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,304 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Kuempers's chess games?
367 games by Ulrich Kuempers, 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 Kuempers has played.
What does Ulrich Kuempers play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Ulrich Kuempers opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Kuempers answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Kuempers play as White?
As White, Ulrich Kuempers's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Kuempers play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Kuempers most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Ulrich Kuempers's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Kuempers is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ulrich Kuempers played?
Our database contains 367 games by Ulrich Kuempers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 95 draws, 141 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Kuempers?
367 games by Ulrich Kuempers 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.