Prepare against Urs Scheidegger
CHE · World #73,092 classical · FIDE ID 1308998
When preparing against Urs Scheidegger, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Urs Scheidegger, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urs Scheidegger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urs Scheidegger 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 | 1,811 | 2,048 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 5 | 39 | 31.3% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urs Scheidegger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urs Scheidegger's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Scheidegger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Scheidegger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Scheidegger usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Scheidegger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scheidegger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 26.3% |
Urs Scheidegger's chess games
All 64 games by Urs Scheidegger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Nicola Ferrari | 2,202 | Lugano Open | A52 |
| Dec 2008 | Max Schultheiss | 2,034 | Zuerich Open B 32nd | C42 |
| Dec 2015 | Paul Bosshard | 1,898 | 39th Zuerich Open B | C01 |
| Dec 2015 | Eduard Klaiber | 1,893 | 39th Zuerich Open B | A52 |
| Feb 2012 | Erwin Tellenbach | 1,809 | Schoenenwerd Weekend Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,051 |
| Schoenenwerd Weekend Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| Bern Open | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 1,961 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,889 |
| Ascona Open | 2011 | 4 | 0 | 1,734 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1990 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,068 |
| 39th Zuerich Open B | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urs Scheidegger's chess games?
64 games by Urs Scheidegger, from Jan 2004 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 Urs Scheidegger has played.
What does Urs Scheidegger play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Urs Scheidegger opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urs Scheidegger answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Urs Scheidegger play as White?
As White, Urs Scheidegger's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urs Scheidegger play as Black?
As Black, Urs Scheidegger most often plays: Budapest Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Urs Scheidegger's FIDE rating?
Urs Scheidegger is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Urs Scheidegger played?
Our database contains 64 games by Urs Scheidegger, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urs Scheidegger?
64 games by Urs Scheidegger 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.