Prepare against Dirk Kuesgen
DEU · World #61,646 classical · FIDE ID 4693094
When preparing against Dirk Kuesgen, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 78 games by Dirk Kuesgen, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Kuesgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Kuesgen 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 | 1,850 | 1,930 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 24.4% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 13.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Kuesgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Kuesgen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 90.0% | 48.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 10.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kuesgen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kuesgen usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kuesgen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kuesgen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Dirk Kuesgen's chess games
All 78 games by Dirk Kuesgen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Marek Maniocha | 2,082 | Dortmund Open A | B21 |
| Jul 2009 | Cornelius Renk | 1,931 | Dortmund Open | A96 |
| Feb 2014 | Ralf Bauch | 1,925 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | C15 |
| Jul 2008 | Wolfgang Deinert | 1,872 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A03 |
| Jun 2007 | Daniela Drose | 1,866 | Dortmund Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,860 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,826 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,782 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Kuesgen's chess games?
78 games by Dirk Kuesgen, from Oct 2008 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 Dirk Kuesgen has played.
What does Dirk Kuesgen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Dirk Kuesgen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Kuesgen answers 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dirk Kuesgen play as White?
As White, Dirk Kuesgen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Kuesgen play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Kuesgen most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dirk Kuesgen's FIDE rating?
Dirk Kuesgen is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Dirk Kuesgen played?
Our database contains 78 games by Dirk Kuesgen, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Kuesgen?
78 games by Dirk Kuesgen 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.