Prepare against Erwin Kuespert
DEU · World #73,892 classical · FIDE ID 24608343
When preparing against Erwin Kuespert, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Erwin Kuespert, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Kuespert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Kuespert 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 | 1,809 | 1,913 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 31.2% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Kuespert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Kuespert's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 92.2% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kuespert usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Erwin Kuespert's chess games
All 93 games by Erwin Kuespert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Anton Koenigl | 1,879 | ch-Niederbayern Seniors | C41 |
| Oct 2010 | Joachim Demmer | 1,852 | Niederbayernliga 1011 | D33 |
| Apr 2007 | Joachim Demmer | 1,847 | Niederbayernliga 0708 | A06 |
| Jan 2013 | Erich Kreilinger | 1,836 | Niederbayernliga 1314 | E00 |
| Apr 2019 | Hubert Beutel | 1,795 | ch-Niederbayern Seniors | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederbayernliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| Niederbayernliga 0708 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Kuespert's chess games?
93 games by Erwin Kuespert, from Oct 2008 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 Erwin Kuespert has played.
What does Erwin Kuespert play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Erwin Kuespert opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Kuespert answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Erwin Kuespert play as White?
As White, Erwin Kuespert's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Kuespert play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Kuespert most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Erwin Kuespert's FIDE rating?
Erwin Kuespert is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Erwin Kuespert played?
Our database contains 93 games by Erwin Kuespert, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Kuespert?
93 games by Erwin Kuespert 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.