Prepare against Dieter Kuestermann
DEU · World #97,598 classical · FIDE ID 24699624
When preparing against Dieter Kuestermann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Dieter Kuestermann, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Kuestermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Kuestermann 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 | 1,737 | 1,960 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,789 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,906 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Kuestermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Kuestermann's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kuestermann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kuestermann usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Kuestermann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Dieter Kuestermann's chess games
All 36 games by Dieter Kuestermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Christian Ziller | 2,071 | 16th chT-GER Betriebe | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Bernhard Willin | 1,988 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | B41 |
| Apr 2009 | Torsten Mielke | 1,873 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | C35 |
| Apr 2007 | Wolfgang Haase | 1,849 | 6th GER Seniors Derby | C53 |
| Apr 2009 | Hermann Schulz | 1,832 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| 16th chT-GER Betriebe | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,809 |
| 6th GER Seniors Derby | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,599 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr2 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,550 |
| 36th Muenster Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,808 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse playoff 1-4 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Kuestermann's chess games?
36 games by Dieter Kuestermann, from Jan 2009 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 Dieter Kuestermann has played.
What does Dieter Kuestermann play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Dieter Kuestermann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Kuestermann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dieter Kuestermann play as White?
As White, Dieter Kuestermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Kuestermann play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Kuestermann most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Dieter Kuestermann's FIDE rating?
Dieter Kuestermann is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Dieter Kuestermann played?
Our database contains 36 games by Dieter Kuestermann, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Kuestermann?
36 games by Dieter Kuestermann 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.