Prepare against Jens Kuerten
DEU · World #38,133 classical · FIDE ID 16260511
Our database contains 72 games by Jens Kuerten, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Kuerten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Kuerten 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 | 1,944 | 2,147 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 41.7% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Kuerten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Kuerten's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 58.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kuerten usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kuerten usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kuerten usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kuerten usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Jens Kuerten's chess games
All 72 games by Jens Kuerten in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Achim Heinl | 2,241 | 29th Merano Gold Cup | B26 |
| Jan 2001 | Ron H Watson | 2,200 | 29th Merano Gold Cup | B09 |
| Apr 2018 | Uwe Mueller | 2,195 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | B03 |
| Dec 2017 | Thomas Welz | 2,170 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | B00 |
| Apr 2003 | Andreas Baeuschlein | 2,125 | ch-Baden MA | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT4 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| 29th Merano Gold Cup | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,189 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Oberjoch Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Baden U20 | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,192 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Kuerten's chess games?
72 games by Jens Kuerten, from May 2018 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 Jens Kuerten has played.
What does Jens Kuerten play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jens Kuerten opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Kuerten answers 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jens Kuerten play as White?
As White, Jens Kuerten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Kuerten play as Black?
As Black, Jens Kuerten most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jens Kuerten's FIDE rating?
Jens Kuerten is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Jens Kuerten played?
Our database contains 72 games by Jens Kuerten, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Kuerten?
72 games by Jens Kuerten 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.