Prepare against Hans-Peter Kuhlmann
DEU · World #53,276 classical · FIDE ID 16206070
When preparing against Hans-Peter Kuhlmann, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 41 games by Hans-Peter Kuhlmann, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Peter Kuhlmann 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 | 1,881 | 1,917 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 23 rated games against 23 different opponents, across 4 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 21.7% | 1,961 | 1,804 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,965 | 1,565 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,859 | 2,030 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1,965 | 1,622 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2,058 | 1,829 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 85.0% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's chess games
All 41 games by Hans-Peter Kuhlmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Tadeusz Zoltek | 2,290 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | D37 |
| Nov 2002 | Anatoli Strokov | 2,220 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | A90 |
| Aug 2001 | Jose Martinez Garcia | 2,195 | IBCA WorldCup 4th prel-A | A47 |
| May 2015 | Alfred Debus | 2,143 | chA-Stuttgart Open | D40 |
| Nov 2002 | Otto Prytz | 1,800 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,886 |
| Erlangen Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,080 |
| Puschendorf Open | 1996 | 5 | 1 | 2,045 |
| Schachschule Erlangen Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| IBCA WorldCup 4th prel-A | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 2,395 |
| 4th IBCA WorldCup fin-B | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,911 |
| 2nd Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's chess games?
41 games by Hans-Peter Kuhlmann, from Jun 2015 to Oct 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 Hans-Peter Kuhlmann has played.
What does Hans-Peter Kuhlmann play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hans-Peter Kuhlmann opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Peter Kuhlmann answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hans-Peter Kuhlmann play as White?
As White, Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Peter Kuhlmann play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Peter Kuhlmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hans-Peter Kuhlmann's FIDE rating?
Hans-Peter Kuhlmann is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (May 2026).
How many games has Hans-Peter Kuhlmann played?
Our database contains 41 games by Hans-Peter Kuhlmann, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Peter Kuhlmann?
41 games by Hans-Peter Kuhlmann 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.