Prepare against Daniel Kuhn
DEU · World #20,972 classical · FIDE ID 1270950
Our database contains 93 games by Daniel Kuhn, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kuhn 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 | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,894 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 30.1% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Daniel Kuhn's chess games
All 93 games by Daniel Kuhn in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Janos Rigo | 2,365 | Wuppertal B | B50 |
| Jan 1988 | Gisela Fischdick | 2,305 | Oberliga NRW 8788 I | B07 |
| Feb 1986 | Gisbert Jacoby | 2,290 | Bundesliga 1985-86 | C92 |
| Jan 1988 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,280 | Oberliga NRW 8788 I | E94 |
| Jan 1986 | Hans Moors | 2,205 | Wuppertal B | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuppertal B | 1986 | 11 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 10 | 3 | 2,132 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT II | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
| Hassloch MAT-I | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,736 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 I | 1988 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| 87th ch-Pfalz HT4 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kuhn's chess games?
93 games by Daniel Kuhn, from Dec 2017 to Aug 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 Kuhn has played.
What does Daniel Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Daniel Kuhn opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kuhn answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kuhn play as White?
As White, Daniel Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kuhn most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Daniel Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kuhn is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Kuhn played?
Our database contains 93 games by Daniel Kuhn, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kuhn?
93 games by Daniel Kuhn 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.