Prepare against Ulrich Nehmert
FM · DEU · World #5,957 classical · FIDE ID 4600681
When preparing against Ulrich Nehmert, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 243 games by Ulrich Nehmert, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Nehmert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Nehmert 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 | 2,249 | 2,360 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 90 | 101 | 52 | 37.0% |
| As White | 121 | 48 | 51 | 22 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 122 | 42 | 50 | 30 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Nehmert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Nehmert's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 49.6% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 20.7% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 16.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Nehmert usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 38.2% | 59.6% |
| c6 | 20 | 29.4% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Nehmert's chess games
All 243 games by Ulrich Nehmert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 90 wins, 101 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Bodo Schmidt | 2,366 | BL2-West 1415 | D12 |
| Dec 2014 | Ewoud De Groote | 2,330 | BL2-West 1415 | B46 |
| Jul 1972 | Joost Marcus | 2,325 | chT-Students 19th Group4 | D82 |
| Dec 2016 | Horst Alber | 2,318 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A59 |
| Jul 2018 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,301 | WchT Seniors 65 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2,143 |
| 55th ch-GER (FRG-13) | 1974 | 15 | 7 | – |
| ch-GER U20 | 1967 | 15 | 11.5 | – |
| Meldorf U26 International | 1968 | 13 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-NRW | 1974 | 13 | 9.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,274 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Nehmert's chess games?
243 games by Ulrich Nehmert, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nehmert has played.
What does Ulrich Nehmert play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Ulrich Nehmert opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Nehmert answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Nehmert play as White?
As White, Ulrich Nehmert's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Nehmert play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Nehmert most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Ulrich Nehmert's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Nehmert is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Ulrich Nehmert played?
Our database contains 243 games by Ulrich Nehmert, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 101 draws, 52 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Nehmert?
243 games by Ulrich Nehmert 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.