Prepare against Detlev Kuhne
DEU · World #20,318 classical · FIDE ID 4642872
When preparing against Detlev Kuhne, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Detlev Kuhne, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Detlev Kuhne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlev Kuhne 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 | 2,055 | 2,175 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,064 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,164 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 68 | 57 | 59 | 37.0% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 100 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlev Kuhne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlev Kuhne's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 70.2% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 20.2% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 58.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kuhne usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 64.0% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.0% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
Detlev Kuhne's chess games
All 184 games by Detlev Kuhne in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Peter2 Schmidt | 2,410 | Oberliga Nord O 9697 | D14 |
| Dec 1995 | Peter Welz | 2,285 | Potsdam | B03 |
| Aug 2023 | James Moreby | 2,279 | chT-World Rapid | B38 |
| Jan 1998 | Matthias Schoeneich | 2,260 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | D47 |
| Jan 1996 | Stephan Bruchmann | 2,195 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spree Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord O 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| Berlin Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlev Kuhne's chess games?
184 games by Detlev Kuhne, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Detlev Kuhne has played.
What does Detlev Kuhne play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Detlev Kuhne opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlev Kuhne answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Detlev Kuhne play as White?
As White, Detlev Kuhne's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlev Kuhne play as Black?
As Black, Detlev Kuhne most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Detlev Kuhne's FIDE rating?
Detlev Kuhne is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Detlev Kuhne played?
Our database contains 184 games by Detlev Kuhne, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlev Kuhne?
184 games by Detlev Kuhne 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.