Prepare against Ulrich Waagener
DEU · World #18,977 classical · FIDE ID 4604601
Our database contains 181 games by Ulrich Waagener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Waagener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Waagener 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 | 2,066 | 2,228 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,114 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,114 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 35.9% |
| As White | 86 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Waagener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Waagener's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 93.0% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Waagener usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Waagener usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Waagener usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Waagener usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Waagener usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Waagener usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 32.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Ulrich Waagener's chess games
All 181 games by Ulrich Waagener 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: 65 wins, 62 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1981 | Tariel Kordsachia | 2,350 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | E11 |
| Jan 1990 | Vladimir Budde | 2,325 | 25th Porz Open | C44 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,294 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | B04 |
| Jan 1991 | Alejandro Maass Garza | 2,275 | 27th Porz Open | E11 |
| Oct 2011 | Georg Rott | 2,219 | ch-NRW | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2018 | 42 | 23 | 2,083 |
| ch-NRW | 2011 | 20 | 10 | 2,204 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 7 | – |
| 25th Porz Open | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,458 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Waagener's chess games?
181 games by Ulrich Waagener, 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 Waagener has played.
What does Ulrich Waagener play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Ulrich Waagener opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Waagener answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Waagener play as White?
As White, Ulrich Waagener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Waagener play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Waagener most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Ulrich Waagener's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Waagener is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Ulrich Waagener played?
Our database contains 181 games by Ulrich Waagener, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 62 draws, 53 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Waagener?
181 games by Ulrich Waagener 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.