Prepare against Gerhard Kuhn
DEU · World #27,700 classical · FIDE ID 4687779
Our database contains 452 games by Gerhard Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard 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 | 2,000 | 2,135 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,974 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 155 | 166 | 131 | 34.3% |
| As White | 226 | 83 | 80 | 63 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 226 | 72 | 86 | 68 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 96.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues c3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 98 | 93.3% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 96.0% | 59.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
Gerhard Kuhn's chess games
All 452 games by Gerhard Kuhn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 155 wins, 166 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 90 | 38/27/25 | 42.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 17/10/10 | 45.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,370 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | B14 |
| Jun 2007 | Oliver Uwira | 2,291 | 10th Rhein Main Open | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,274 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B06 |
| Dec 2005 | Lothar Olzem | 2,202 | Boeblingen Open 22nd | D89 |
| Aug 2013 | Felix Kayser | 2,181 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 54 | 31.5 | 1,909 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 35 | 17 | 1,960 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 2,021 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Kuhn's chess games?
452 games by Gerhard Kuhn, from Apr 2003 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 Gerhard Kuhn has played.
What does Gerhard Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Gerhard Kuhn opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Kuhn answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Kuhn play as White?
As White, Gerhard Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (90 games, 42.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Kuhn most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Gerhard Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Kuhn is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gerhard Kuhn played?
Our database contains 452 games by Gerhard Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 166 draws, 131 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Kuhn?
452 games by Gerhard 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.