Prepare against Horst Kunschek
Austria · World #82,069 classical · FIDE ID 1616714
When preparing against Horst Kunschek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Horst Kunschek, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Kunschek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Kunschek 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 | 1,783 | 2,027 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,941 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,935 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 40 | 41 | 58 | 28.8% |
| As White | 69 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 17 | 32 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Kunschek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Kunschek's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kunschek usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kunschek usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kunschek usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Horst Kunschek's chess games
All 139 games by Horst Kunschek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Harald Genser | 2,342 | Velden Open | A31 |
| Jan 1991 | Josef Srch | 2,215 | Vienna Open | C50 |
| Apr 2018 | Heimo Toefferl | 2,135 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | D07 |
| May 2011 | Adolf Jun. Hirsch | 2,086 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | D02 |
| May 2011 | Jovan Birg | 1,987 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Vienna State | 2022 | 18 | 7 | 1,669 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 1,858 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2,072 |
| ch-Vienna B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Kunschek's chess games?
139 games by Horst Kunschek, from Apr 2008 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 Horst Kunschek has played.
What does Horst Kunschek play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Horst Kunschek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Kunschek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Kunschek play as White?
As White, Horst Kunschek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Kunschek play as Black?
As Black, Horst Kunschek most often plays: Queen's Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Horst Kunschek's FIDE rating?
Horst Kunschek is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Horst Kunschek played?
Our database contains 139 games by Horst Kunschek, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Kunschek?
139 games by Horst Kunschek 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.