Prepare against Carlo Kunze
FM · DEU · World #7,839 classical · FIDE ID 4623142
When preparing against Carlo Kunze, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Carlo Kunze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Kunze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Kunze 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 | 2,208 | 2,340 | Sep 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 121 | 131 | 94 | 35.0% |
| As White | 178 | 72 | 67 | 39 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 49 | 64 | 55 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Kunze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Kunze's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 94.4% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.5% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kunze usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kunze usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kunze usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 48.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 14.9% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 68.3% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.0% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Carlo Kunze's chess games
All 346 games by Carlo Kunze 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: 121 wins, 131 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1998 | Peter Enders | 2,535 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | E92 |
| Jan 1999 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,495 | BL2-Ost 9899 | D50 |
| Mar 2010 | Artem Smirnov | 2,435 | 11th ch-EU | D15 |
| Dec 2008 | Stanislav Cifka | 2,430 | BL2-Ost 0809 | E41 |
| Dec 2005 | Sven Telljohann | 2,427 | BL2-Ost 0506 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naujac Open | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,275 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 5 | 2,379 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,272 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Kunze's chess games?
346 games by Carlo Kunze, 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 Carlo Kunze has played.
What does Carlo Kunze play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Carlo Kunze opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Kunze answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlo Kunze play as White?
As White, Carlo Kunze's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Kunze play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Kunze most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Carlo Kunze's FIDE rating?
Carlo Kunze is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Carlo Kunze played?
Our database contains 346 games by Carlo Kunze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 131 draws, 94 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Kunze?
346 games by Carlo Kunze 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.