Prepare against Ulrich Meyer
DEU · World #56,031 classical · FIDE ID 4657314
Our database contains 299 games by Ulrich Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Meyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Meyer 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 | 1,870 | 2,197 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 89 | 88 | 122 | 29.8% |
| As White | 149 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 150 | 31 | 40 | 79 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Meyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Meyer's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 54.4% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 52 | 34.9% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 5 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Nc3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Meyer usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bg5 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Meyer usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 73.6% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 61.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Meyer's chess games
All 299 games by Ulrich Meyer 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: 89 wins, 88 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Matthias Kiese | 2,258 | Recklinghaeuser Open | D55 |
| Apr 1998 | Matthias P. Niesel | 2,255 | Oberliga Nord W 9798 | A36 |
| Oct 2009 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,241 | 27th Muensterland Open | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Kaimer | 2,210 | Oberliga Nord W 9899 | B26 |
| Mar 1999 | Juergen Wempe | 2,200 | Oberliga Nord W 9899 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Muensterland | 2009 | 19 | 8 | 2,051 |
| Unna Open | 2016 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| NRW Class2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Meyer's chess games?
299 games by Ulrich Meyer, 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 Meyer has played.
What does Ulrich Meyer play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Ulrich Meyer opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Meyer answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Meyer play as White?
As White, Ulrich Meyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 34.8% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Meyer play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Meyer most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Ulrich Meyer's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Meyer is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ulrich Meyer played?
Our database contains 299 games by Ulrich Meyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 88 draws, 122 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Meyer?
299 games by Ulrich Meyer 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.