Prepare against Claus Kuhlemann
DEU · World #78,568 classical · FIDE ID 1272117
When preparing against Claus Kuhlemann, expect 1.f4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 35.7% over 56 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Claus Kuhlemann, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Kuhlemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Kuhlemann 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 | 1,794 | 1,816 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 32 | 45 | 48 | 25.6% |
| As White | 63 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 7 | 22 | 33 | 11.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Kuhlemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Kuhlemann's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 57 | 90.5% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 90% of White games, 57.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kuhlemann usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 45.0% | 11.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Claus Kuhlemann's chess games
All 125 games by Claus Kuhlemann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 32 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 56 | 20/23/13 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | English Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Siegfried Schulz | 2,009 | ch-Oberfranken | A03 |
| Jan 2008 | Alexander Niemetz | 2,008 | ch-Oberfranken Q 0708 | A03 |
| Jan 2020 | Gilbert Rebhan | 1,945 | ch-Oberfranken | A03 |
| Jan 2012 | Dieter Goetz | 1,931 | ch-Oberfranken | A02 |
| Jan 2006 | Janusz Gorniak | 1,897 | ch-Oberfranken Q 0506 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 71 | 29.5 | 1,699 |
| 15th GER Seniors Derby | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| 16th Seebach Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,673 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,705 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,685 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Kuhlemann's chess games?
125 games by Claus Kuhlemann, from Sep 2011 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 Claus Kuhlemann has played.
What does Claus Kuhlemann play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Claus Kuhlemann opens with 1.f4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Kuhlemann answers 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Claus Kuhlemann play as White?
As White, Claus Kuhlemann's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Kuhlemann play as Black?
As Black, Claus Kuhlemann most often plays: English Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Owen Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Claus Kuhlemann's FIDE rating?
Claus Kuhlemann is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Claus Kuhlemann played?
Our database contains 125 games by Claus Kuhlemann, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Kuhlemann?
125 games by Claus Kuhlemann 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.