Prepare against Ulrich Ziemann

DEU · World #24,183 classical · FIDE ID 12949809

When preparing against Ulrich Ziemann, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).

Our database contains 52 games by Ulrich Ziemann, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich Ziemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich Ziemann 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich Ziemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich Ziemann's side.

First moves as White (28 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
  • …f5 (5% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
  • …e5 (33% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
  • …e6 (17% of these games) — Ziemann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

Ulrich Ziemann's chess games

All 52 games by Ulrich Ziemann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Ulrich Ziemann's chess games?

52 games by Ulrich Ziemann, from Sep 2015 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 Ziemann has played.

What does Ulrich Ziemann play on the first move as White?

Across 28 games with White in our database, Ulrich Ziemann opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich Ziemann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).

What openings does Ulrich Ziemann play as White?

As White, Ulrich Ziemann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Ulrich Ziemann play as Black?

As Black, Ulrich Ziemann most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.

What is Ulrich Ziemann's FIDE rating?

Ulrich Ziemann is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).

How many games has Ulrich Ziemann played?

Our database contains 52 games by Ulrich Ziemann, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (32.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Ulrich Ziemann?

52 games by Ulrich Ziemann 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.

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