Prepare against Ursula Hielscher
DEU · World #90,383 classical · FIDE ID 4658965
When preparing against Ursula Hielscher, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Ursula Hielscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ursula Hielscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ursula Hielscher 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 | 1,757 | 1,999 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 152 | 116 | 216 | 31.4% |
| As White | 238 | 75 | 56 | 107 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 246 | 77 | 60 | 109 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ursula Hielscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ursula Hielscher's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 97.9% | 43.1% |
| h3 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues c4 (28.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hielscher usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 101 | 72.1% | 40.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 14.3% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 73.0% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 27.0% | 65.0% |
Ursula Hielscher's chess games
All 484 games by Ursula Hielscher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 152 wins, 116 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 6/1/16 | 26.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 7/6/17 | 23.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Martina Korenova | 2,164 | BL 2324 w | B01 |
| Dec 2010 | Sibylle Heyme | 2,123 | BL2 Nord 1011 w | C01 |
| Aug 2009 | Brigitte Von Herman | 2,104 | ch-GER w | E11 |
| Jan 1996 | Mira Kierzek | 2,090 | ch-GER Open w | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Marine Zschischang | 2,081 | BL 1516 w | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 64 | 23.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-GER w | 2023 | 49 | 22 | 1,820 |
| ch-GER Open w | 2008 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,978 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 3 | 1,861 |
| BL 0304 w | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| BL 0203 w | 2003 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ursula Hielscher's chess games?
484 games by Ursula Hielscher, from Apr 2003 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 Ursula Hielscher has played.
What does Ursula Hielscher play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Ursula Hielscher opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.h3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ursula Hielscher answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Ursula Hielscher play as White?
As White, Ursula Hielscher's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 26.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ursula Hielscher play as Black?
As Black, Ursula Hielscher most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (20 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Ursula Hielscher's FIDE rating?
Ursula Hielscher is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ursula Hielscher played?
Our database contains 484 games by Ursula Hielscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 116 draws, 216 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ursula Hielscher?
484 games by Ursula Hielscher 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.