Prepare against Gerd Kuhn
DEU · World #43,147 classical · FIDE ID 4657128
When preparing against Gerd Kuhn, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 42.3% over 26 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Gerd Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Kuhn 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 | 2,089 | 2,232 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,984 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 205 | 99 | 92 | 51.8% |
| As White | 202 | 110 | 49 | 43 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 194 | 95 | 50 | 49 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 86.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Bg5 (72.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues e4 (54.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 50.6% | 68.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 24.7% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 18 | 20.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 35.8% | 81.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 20.8% | 68.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 11.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Gerd Kuhn's chess games
All 396 games by Gerd Kuhn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 205 wins, 99 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 45 | 28/9/8 | 62.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,426 | Travemuende Open 29th | B12 |
| Oct 2017 | Can Ertan | 2,377 | ch-Pinneberg | B12 |
| Sep 1997 | Gert Rabeler | 2,350 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | K. Krueger | 2,305 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Gottuk | 2,300 | Oberliga Nord N 9798 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 110 | 79.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 52 | 37.5 | 2,375 |
| chM-Bahn | 1998 | 33 | 24.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,172 |
| Pinneberg Winter M class | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Kuhn's chess games?
396 games by Gerd Kuhn, from Apr 2003 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 Gerd Kuhn has played.
What does Gerd Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Gerd Kuhn opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Kuhn answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Gerd Kuhn play as White?
As White, Gerd Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (45 games, 62.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Kuhn most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Gerd Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Gerd Kuhn is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Gerd Kuhn played?
Our database contains 396 games by Gerd Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 99 draws, 92 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Kuhn?
396 games by Gerd Kuhn 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.