Prepare against Ulrich Link
DEU · World #21,210 classical · FIDE ID 4607120
Our database contains 291 games by Ulrich Link, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Link's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Link 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 | 2,047 | 2,145 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 100 | 69 | 122 | 34.4% |
| As White | 135 | 51 | 29 | 55 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 156 | 49 | 40 | 67 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Link's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Link's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 80.0% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Link usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Link usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 30.6% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.3% | 78.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 51.7% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 38.3% | 26.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Ulrich Link's chess games
All 291 games by Ulrich Link in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 100 wins, 69 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 2/5/12 | 10.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Tamas Horvath | 2,390 | 14th Wattens Open | B01 |
| Mar 2006 | Robert Mandl | 2,290 | Oberliga Bayern 0506 | D11 |
| Jan 1989 | Rainer Schlenker | 2,260 | BL2-Sued 8889 | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,256 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | D45 |
| Feb 2005 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,247 | Oberliga Bayern 0405 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 1,880 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Link's chess games?
291 games by Ulrich Link, from Apr 2003 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 Link has played.
What does Ulrich Link play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Ulrich Link opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Link answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Link play as White?
As White, Ulrich Link's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Link play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Link most often plays: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Ulrich Link's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Link is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ulrich Link played?
Our database contains 291 games by Ulrich Link, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 69 draws, 122 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Link?
291 games by Ulrich Link 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.