Prepare against Hartmut Kumeth
DEU · World #89,030 classical · FIDE ID 24637289
When preparing against Hartmut Kumeth, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 116 games by Hartmut Kumeth, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Kumeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Kumeth 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 | 1,762 | 1,866 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 23 | 44 | 49 | 19.8% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 5 | 24 | 32 | 8.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Kumeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Kumeth's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 87.3% | 51.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kumeth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 65.4% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Hartmut Kumeth's chess games
All 116 games by Hartmut Kumeth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 44 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Werner Hoeller | 2,176 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | D48 |
| Apr 2012 | Benjamin Huss | 2,142 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | C44 |
| Jun 2014 | Hans-Christoph Schroeter | 2,074 | 13th Lipperland Open | B20 |
| Jan 2001 | Martin Zehrfeldt | 1,944 | 29th Merano Gold Cup | D02 |
| May 2011 | Dieter Bauer | 1,816 | 39th Merano Gold Cup | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberjoch Open | 2002 | 15 | 6 | 1,683 |
| Oberjoch Traum Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 12th Traum Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,429 |
| 29th Merano Gold Cup | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| Oberjoch | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| Nord West Cup | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Kumeth's chess games?
116 games by Hartmut Kumeth, from Apr 2006 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 Hartmut Kumeth has played.
What does Hartmut Kumeth play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Hartmut Kumeth opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Kumeth answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Kumeth play as White?
As White, Hartmut Kumeth's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Kumeth play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Kumeth most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Hartmut Kumeth's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Kumeth is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Hartmut Kumeth played?
Our database contains 116 games by Hartmut Kumeth, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 44 draws, 49 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Kumeth?
116 games by Hartmut Kumeth 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.