Prepare against Uwe Ritter
DEU · World #52,313 classical · FIDE ID 4653130
Our database contains 224 games by Uwe Ritter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Ritter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Ritter 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 | 1,884 | 2,104 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 98 | 43 | 83 | 43.8% |
| As White | 105 | 48 | 13 | 44 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 119 | 50 | 30 | 39 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Ritter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Ritter's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 83.8% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.8% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ritter usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ritter usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ritter usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ritter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ritter usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ritter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 55.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 68.3% | 69.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Uwe Ritter's chess games
All 224 games by Uwe Ritter 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: 98 wins, 43 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Sokalsky | 2,225 | Dortmund Open | B80 |
| Mar 2018 | Peter Sarok | 2,157 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | D93 |
| Jan 2008 | Markus Berendsen | 2,123 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | B82 |
| Feb 2004 | Farhad Karimi | 2,122 | ch-Cologne | B19 |
| Jul 2009 | Stefan Rettenbacher | 2,105 | Dortmund Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 18 | 9 | 2,044 |
| Dortmund ABC Serie C-21 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| Dortmund9 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,785 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Ritter's chess games?
224 games by Uwe Ritter, 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 Ritter has played.
What does Uwe Ritter play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Uwe Ritter opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Ritter answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Uwe Ritter play as White?
As White, Uwe Ritter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Ritter play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Ritter most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Uwe Ritter's FIDE rating?
Uwe Ritter is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Uwe Ritter played?
Our database contains 224 games by Uwe Ritter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 43 draws, 83 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Ritter?
224 games by Uwe Ritter 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.