Prepare against Ulrich Wiechen
DEU · World #19,454 classical · FIDE ID 4674898
When preparing against Ulrich Wiechen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 155 games by Ulrich Wiechen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Wiechen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Wiechen 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 | 2,063 | 2,221 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 53 | 31 | 71 | 34.2% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 27 | 17 | 46 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Wiechen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Wiechen's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wiechen usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wiechen usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Wiechen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 86.8% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 79.4% | 24.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
Ulrich Wiechen's chess games
All 155 games by Ulrich Wiechen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 53 wins, 31 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Christoph Pragua | 2,524 | Oberliga NRW 9697 II | D73 |
| Jan 1996 | Ryszard Kasperek | 2,355 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VK3 9596 | C56 |
| Mar 2010 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,348 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | C19 |
| Jan 1999 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,334 | Daehne Cup | C41 |
| Jan 1999 | Johannes Blaskowski | 2,280 | BL2-West 9899 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2001 | 14 | 8 | 2,265 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| Oberliga NRW 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,169 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Oberliga NRW 9697 II | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 2,117 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,257 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VK3 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,312 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Wiechen's chess games?
155 games by Ulrich Wiechen, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Wiechen has played.
What does Ulrich Wiechen play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Ulrich Wiechen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Wiechen answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Wiechen play as White?
As White, Ulrich Wiechen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Wiechen play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Wiechen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Ulrich Wiechen's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Wiechen is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ulrich Wiechen played?
Our database contains 155 games by Ulrich Wiechen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 31 draws, 71 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Wiechen?
155 games by Ulrich Wiechen 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.