Prepare against Daniel Kuchen
CHE · World #29,231 classical · FIDE ID 1304437
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Kuchen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kuchen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kuchen 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 | 1,990 | 2,202 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 30.3% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kuchen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kuchen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kuchen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kuchen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kuchen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Daniel Kuchen's chess games
All 33 games by Daniel Kuchen 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ambrus Peter | 2,455 | 2nd Baden Casino Open | D06 |
| Jan 1997 | Mirko Mikavica | 2,260 | 21st Zuerich Open B | E00 |
| Jan 1997 | Patrick Hugentobler | 2,260 | 21st Zuerich Open B | D92 |
| Jan 1996 | Carmi Haas | 2,230 | 20th Zuerich Open A | D46 |
| Jan 1996 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,205 | 20th Zuerich Open A | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,957 |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 4 | 3 | 2,428 |
| 21st Zuerich Open B | 1997 | 3 | 2 | 2,440 |
| Silvaplana SKA Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 2,010 |
| 2nd Baden Casino Open | 1997 | 3 | 1 | 2,255 |
| Zuerich Open B 14th | 1990 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 13th Zuerich Open B | 1989 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kuchen's chess games?
33 games by Daniel Kuchen, 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 Daniel Kuchen has played.
What does Daniel Kuchen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Daniel Kuchen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kuchen answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kuchen play as White?
As White, Daniel Kuchen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kuchen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kuchen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Kuchen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kuchen is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Daniel Kuchen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Kuchen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kuchen?
33 games by Daniel Kuchen 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.