Prepare against Bernhard Kuenitz
DEU · World #67,229 classical · FIDE ID 24661171
When preparing against Bernhard Kuenitz, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Bernhard Kuenitz, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Kuenitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Kuenitz 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 | 1,831 | 1,932 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 62 | 56 | 52 | 36.5% |
| As White | 84 | 35 | 26 | 23 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Kuenitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Kuenitz's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kuenitz usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kuenitz usually continues Nc3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kuenitz usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 55.0% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 40.0% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Kuenitz's chess games
All 170 games by Bernhard Kuenitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| E72 | English Opening | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Andreas Herrmann | 2,157 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A34 |
| Mar 2016 | Bjoern Lorenzen | 2,030 | ch-Bremen Open | D13 |
| Apr 2012 | Leonhard Munk | 1,947 | ch-Bremen Open | E61 |
| Jan 2010 | Jonas Kaiser | 1,939 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | D94 |
| Aug 2017 | Peter Supplieth | 1,917 | 29th ch-GER B Seniors | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 58 | 31 | 1,855 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,790 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 1,776 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,764 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Seniors 47th | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Kuenitz's chess games?
170 games by Bernhard Kuenitz, from Apr 2009 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 Bernhard Kuenitz has played.
What does Bernhard Kuenitz play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Bernhard Kuenitz opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Kuenitz answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Kuenitz play as White?
As White, Bernhard Kuenitz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Kuenitz play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Kuenitz most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Bernhard Kuenitz's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Kuenitz is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Bernhard Kuenitz played?
Our database contains 170 games by Bernhard Kuenitz, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Kuenitz?
170 games by Bernhard Kuenitz 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.