Prepare against Christian Kuenstler
DEU · World #4,633 classical · FIDE ID 24602361
When preparing against Christian Kuenstler, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 204 games by Christian Kuenstler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Kuenstler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Kuenstler 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 | 2,284 | 2,299 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 59 | 111 | 34 | 28.9% |
| As White | 104 | 34 | 61 | 9 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Kuenstler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Kuenstler's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 48.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 30.8% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.5% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.7% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Kuenstler usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 42.0% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 26.0% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 60.0% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Christian Kuenstler's chess games
All 204 games by Christian Kuenstler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 59 wins, 111 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,471 | BL2-Ost 1516 | B20 |
| Mar 2016 | Pavel Cech | 2,376 | BL2-Ost 1516 | D17 |
| Nov 2017 | Wiede Friedrich | 2,334 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | D50 |
| Jan 2015 | Gleb Voropaev | 2,287 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | E94 |
| Jan 2014 | Mersid Kahrovic | 2,275 | 26th Staufer Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9 | 2,388 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,214 |
| Vienna 4Kids Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,344 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| BL2-Ost 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,343 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Kuenstler's chess games?
204 games by Christian Kuenstler, from Jul 2008 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 Christian Kuenstler has played.
What does Christian Kuenstler play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Christian Kuenstler opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Kuenstler answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Christian Kuenstler play as White?
As White, Christian Kuenstler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Kuenstler play as Black?
As Black, Christian Kuenstler most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Christian Kuenstler's FIDE rating?
Christian Kuenstler is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Christian Kuenstler played?
Our database contains 204 games by Christian Kuenstler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 111 draws, 34 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Kuenstler?
204 games by Christian Kuenstler 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.