Prepare against Ulrike Storkebaum
DEU · World #95,656 classical · FIDE ID 24611786
When preparing against Ulrike Storkebaum, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 464 games by Ulrike Storkebaum, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulrike Storkebaum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrike Storkebaum 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 | 1,742 | 1,963 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,828 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 160 | 79 | 225 | 34.5% |
| As White | 226 | 71 | 43 | 112 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 238 | 89 | 36 | 113 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrike Storkebaum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrike Storkebaum's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 226 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Storkebaum usually continues Nf3 (36.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Storkebaum usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Storkebaum usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 111 | 87.4% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 12.6% | 34.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 84.9% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ulrike Storkebaum's chess games
All 464 games by Ulrike Storkebaum in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 160 wins, 79 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 38 | 16/2/20 | 42.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 14/8/13 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/4/17 | 32.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Werner Diehl | 2,169 | chB-Hessen | C41 |
| Jul 2012 | Nils Penzel | 2,152 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C01 |
| Jan 2007 | Kirsten van Muenster | 2,145 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B03 |
| Apr 2006 | Arno Feicht | 2,107 | chA-Hessen | C45 |
| Jan 1998 | Carsten Kreiling | 2,100 | 1st Rhein Main Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 41 | 21 | 1,767 |
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 33 | 14 | 2,224 |
| ch-GER w | 2022 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,769 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-Hessen w | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 10 | 2 | 1,842 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrike Storkebaum's chess games?
464 games by Ulrike Storkebaum, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Ulrike Storkebaum has played.
What does Ulrike Storkebaum play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Ulrike Storkebaum opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrike Storkebaum answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ulrike Storkebaum play as White?
As White, Ulrike Storkebaum's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Scotch Game (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrike Storkebaum play as Black?
As Black, Ulrike Storkebaum most often plays: Italian Game (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Ulrike Storkebaum's FIDE rating?
Ulrike Storkebaum is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ulrike Storkebaum played?
Our database contains 464 games by Ulrike Storkebaum, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 79 draws, 225 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrike Storkebaum?
464 games by Ulrike Storkebaum 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.