Prepare against Uwe Boensch
GM · DEU · World #1,239 classical · FIDE ID 4611268
Our database contains 2,004 games by Uwe Boensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Boensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Boensch 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 | 2,431 | 2,563 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,557 | 2,562 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,004 | 740 | 846 | 417 | 36.9% |
| As White | 1,012 | 433 | 422 | 156 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 992 | 307 | 424 | 261 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Boensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Boensch's side.
First moves as White (1,012 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 711 | 70.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 136 | 13.4% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 104 | 10.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 61 | 6.0% | 62.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Boensch usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Boensch usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Boensch usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Boensch usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Boensch usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Boensch usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 405 | 97.8% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 244 | 63.5% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 123 | 32.0% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Uwe Boensch's chess games
All 2,004 games by Uwe Boensch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 740 wins, 846 draws, 417 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 92 | 42/37/13 | 45.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 86 | 37/44/5 | 43.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 78 | 33/33/12 | 42.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 58 | 24/27/7 | 41.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 19/16/9 | 43.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 43 | 20/22/1 | 46.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 14/21/5 | 35.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 39 | 19/15/5 | 48.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 16/11/8 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 35 | 20/9/6 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 210 | 60/105/45 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 132 | 29/50/53 | 22.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 126 | 48/45/33 | 38.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 56 | 14/23/19 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 11/13/19 | 25.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 18/10/13 | 43.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 12/21/7 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 13/16/9 | 34.2% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 37 | 14/14/9 | 37.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 9/18/4 | 29.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Alexei Shirov | 2,750 | Porzellan Cup | D80 |
| Mar 2000 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,709 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | D36 |
| Nov 2002 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,667 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | D55 |
| Oct 1999 | Jan H Timman | 2,650 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | B50 |
| Apr 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,641 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig DSV | 1986 | 66 | 33 | 2,454 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 34 | 26 | 2,423 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,504 |
| Leipzig BKL | 1988 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,530 |
| Lippstadt | 1994 | 21 | 13 | 2,518 |
| ch-DDR23 Final | 1974 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-DDR24 Final | 1975 | 19 | 8 | – |
| Noviki-A | 1989 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,507 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rainer Knaak (43 games) · Lothar Vogt (36 games) · Raj Tischbierek (34 games) · Thomas Casper (19 games) · Klaus Bischoff (14 games) · Jens-Uwe Maiwald (12 games) · Christopher Lutz (11 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Boensch's chess games?
2,004 games by Uwe Boensch, from Apr 2003 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 Uwe Boensch has played.
What does Uwe Boensch play on the first move as White?
Across 1,012 games with White in our database, Uwe Boensch opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Boensch answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Uwe Boensch play as White?
As White, Uwe Boensch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (92 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (86 games, 43.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (78 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,012 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Boensch play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Boensch most often plays: Indian Defense (210 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (132 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian (126 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 992 games.
What is Uwe Boensch's FIDE rating?
Uwe Boensch is currently rated 2,431 in classical chess and 2,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,563 (May 2018).
How many games has Uwe Boensch played?
Our database contains 2,004 games by Uwe Boensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 740 wins, 846 draws, 417 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Boensch?
2,004 games by Uwe Boensch 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.