Prepare against Franz Kurpiela
DEU · World #73,056 classical · FIDE ID 12979465
When preparing against Franz Kurpiela, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 107 games by Franz Kurpiela, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franz Kurpiela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Kurpiela 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 | 1,811 | 1,865 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,823 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 38 | 17 | 52 | 35.5% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 7 | 26 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 10 | 26 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Kurpiela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Kurpiela's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kurpiela usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kurpiela usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kurpiela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kurpiela usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 83.3% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Franz Kurpiela's chess games
All 107 games by Franz Kurpiela in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Peter Krauseneck | 2,086 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | C30 |
| Aug 2016 | Kurt Fassmann | 1,986 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | B28 |
| Aug 2015 | Peter-Michael Gerhardt | 1,985 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | E52 |
| Jul 2022 | Hans Gerl | 1,954 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D51 |
| May 2019 | Karl-Heinz Bondick | 1,948 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,646 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Kurpiela's chess games?
107 games by Franz Kurpiela, from Feb 2014 to Aug 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 Franz Kurpiela has played.
What does Franz Kurpiela play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Franz Kurpiela opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Kurpiela answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Franz Kurpiela play as White?
As White, Franz Kurpiela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Kurpiela play as Black?
As Black, Franz Kurpiela most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Franz Kurpiela's FIDE rating?
Franz Kurpiela is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Franz Kurpiela played?
Our database contains 107 games by Franz Kurpiela, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Kurpiela?
107 games by Franz Kurpiela 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.