Prepare against Ulrich Wuensch
DEU · World #37,932 classical · FIDE ID 24630926
When preparing against Ulrich Wuensch, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 45 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Ulrich Wuensch, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Wuensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Wuensch 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 | 1,945 | 2,168 | Jul 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,064 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 110 | 71 | 77 | 42.6% |
| As White | 130 | 56 | 37 | 37 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 128 | 54 | 34 | 40 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Wuensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Wuensch's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 96.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Wuensch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Ulrich Wuensch's chess games
All 258 games by Ulrich Wuensch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 110 wins, 71 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/9/21 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Vit Valenta | 2,248 | Marianske Lazne Open | E60 |
| Jul 2018 | Werner Szenetra | 2,228 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | A42 |
| Aug 2012 | Victor Lainburg | 2,197 | ch-GER Seniors | A47 |
| Dec 2017 | Guenter Weidlich | 2,173 | 27th Erfurt ST Open | A15 |
| Jun 2010 | Manfred Trescher | 2,167 | 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 12 | 2 | 1,822 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,187 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| 27th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich Wuensch's chess games?
258 games by Ulrich Wuensch, from Jul 2005 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 Wuensch has played.
What does Ulrich Wuensch play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Ulrich Wuensch opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Wuensch answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ulrich Wuensch play as White?
As White, Ulrich Wuensch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich Wuensch play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich Wuensch most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Ulrich Wuensch's FIDE rating?
Ulrich Wuensch is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Ulrich Wuensch played?
Our database contains 258 games by Ulrich Wuensch, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 71 draws, 77 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich Wuensch?
258 games by Ulrich Wuensch 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.