Prepare against Gunther Kaufmann
DEU · World #79,355 classical · FIDE ID 4669509
When preparing against Gunther Kaufmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Gunther Kaufmann, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunther Kaufmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunther Kaufmann 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 | 1,791 | 1,888 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,886 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,840 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunther Kaufmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunther Kaufmann's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Gunther Kaufmann's chess games
All 34 games by Gunther Kaufmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Torsten Heckmann | 1,928 | 8th Vellmar Open | B43 |
| Aug 2026 | Niklas Langer | 1,873 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | C19 |
| Aug 2026 | Sam Mattes | 1,746 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | E60 |
| Aug 2012 | David Murko | 1,556 | 19th Graz Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,756 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,850 |
| 19th Graz Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,588 |
| 18th Graz Open B | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,420 |
| Untergrombach Open 33rd | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunther Kaufmann's chess games?
34 games by Gunther Kaufmann, from Jul 2009 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 Gunther Kaufmann has played.
What does Gunther Kaufmann play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gunther Kaufmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunther Kaufmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gunther Kaufmann play as White?
As White, Gunther Kaufmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunther Kaufmann play as Black?
As Black, Gunther Kaufmann most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gunther Kaufmann's FIDE rating?
Gunther Kaufmann is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Gunther Kaufmann played?
Our database contains 34 games by Gunther Kaufmann, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunther Kaufmann?
34 games by Gunther Kaufmann 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.