Prepare against Guenter Kurth
DEU · World #137,711 classical · FIDE ID 16214609
When preparing against Guenter Kurth, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 41 games by Guenter Kurth, covering Nov 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Kurth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Kurth 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 | 1,630 | 1,670 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 24.4% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Kurth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Kurth's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kurth usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kurth usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kurth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Guenter Kurth's chess games
All 41 games by Guenter Kurth in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Johannes Schmidt | 1,632 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Berthold Mitzko | 1,607 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | B23 |
| Oct 2015 | Iwan Krueger | 1,421 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | C55 |
| Jun 2020 | Ingo Burmester | 1,286 | DSOL 07 Liga Gr-D 1st | C45 |
| Jul 2020 | Moritz Ramming | 1,192 | DSOL 07 Liga Gr-D 1st | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 35 | 15 | 1,374 |
| DSOL 07 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Kurth's chess games?
41 games by Guenter Kurth, from Nov 2016 to Nov 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 Guenter Kurth has played.
What does Guenter Kurth play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Guenter Kurth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Kurth answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Guenter Kurth play as White?
As White, Guenter Kurth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Kurth play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Kurth most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Guenter Kurth's FIDE rating?
Guenter Kurth is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Guenter Kurth played?
Our database contains 41 games by Guenter Kurth, covering Nov 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Kurth?
41 games by Guenter Kurth 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.