Prepare against Eric M Kurtz
United States · World #22,282 classical · FIDE ID 30939763
When preparing against Eric M Kurtz, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 67 games by Eric M Kurtz, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric M Kurtz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric M Kurtz 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 | 2,039 | 2,082 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 30 | 7 | 30 | 44.8% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric M Kurtz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric M Kurtz's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 69.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kurtz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Eric M Kurtz's chess games
All 67 games by Eric M Kurtz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 30 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Ramil Faizrakhmanov | 2,462 | Titled Tue Late | A58 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Apr 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Mar 2023 | Przemyslaw Liwak | 2,342 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,321 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,154 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 2,081 |
| Indianapolis Premier | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,693 |
| Montreal Mont Royal Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric M Kurtz's chess games?
67 games by Eric M Kurtz, from Sep 2017 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 Eric M Kurtz has played.
What does Eric M Kurtz play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Eric M Kurtz opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric M Kurtz answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric M Kurtz play as White?
As White, Eric M Kurtz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric M Kurtz play as Black?
As Black, Eric M Kurtz most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Eric M Kurtz's FIDE rating?
Eric M Kurtz is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Eric M Kurtz played?
Our database contains 67 games by Eric M Kurtz, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric M Kurtz?
67 games by Eric M Kurtz 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.