Prepare against Guenther Kuban
DEU · World #20,383 classical · FIDE ID 4603788
Our database contains 264 games by Guenther Kuban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Kuban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Kuban 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 | 2,054 | 2,294 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 123 | 66 | 75 | 46.6% |
| As White | 135 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 54 | 33 | 42 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Kuban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Kuban's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 36 | 26.7% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 28 | 20.7% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 12.6% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kuban usually continues Ne2 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuban usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kuban usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kuban usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kuban usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kuban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 21.7% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 18.3% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 18.3% | 54.5% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Guenther Kuban's chess games
All 264 games by Guenther Kuban 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: 123 wins, 66 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | ch-Hessen | D10 |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Radulov | 2,450 | Bad Mergentheim Open | B14 |
| Jan 1997 | Erik Zude | 2,365 | Oberliga Ost B 9798 | C68 |
| Jan 2002 | Guenter Tischer | 2,345 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | A49 |
| Jan 1995 | Horst Degenhardt | 2,345 | Hessenliga | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 1990 | 22 | 10 | 2,278 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,977 |
| Crailsheim Open | 2000 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,439 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,297 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,563 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-Hessen qual-B | 1989 | 11 | 8 | – |
| chB-Hessen | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Kuban's chess games?
264 games by Guenther Kuban, 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 Guenther Kuban has played.
What does Guenther Kuban play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Guenther Kuban opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Kuban answers 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Guenther Kuban play as White?
As White, Guenther Kuban's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Kuban play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Kuban most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Guenther Kuban's FIDE rating?
Guenther Kuban is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guenther Kuban played?
Our database contains 264 games by Guenther Kuban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 66 draws, 75 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Kuban?
264 games by Guenther Kuban 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.