Prepare against Jens Kutschke
DEU · World #44,112 classical · FIDE ID 12976059
Our database contains 146 games by Jens Kutschke, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Kutschke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Kutschke 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 | 1,917 | 2,015 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,947 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,021 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 59 | 40 | 47 | 40.4% |
| As White | 71 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Kutschke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Kutschke's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kutschke usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kutschke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kutschke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 86.8% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 64.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Jens Kutschke's chess games
All 146 games by Jens Kutschke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Stephan Giemsa | 2,336 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D85 |
| Aug 2016 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,212 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,182 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B79 |
| Aug 2025 | Ax Moser | 2,137 | Werner-Ott Open | B59 |
| Jul 2016 | Benno Zahn | 2,105 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 1,997 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,143 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-OWL U20 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Kutschke's chess games?
146 games by Jens Kutschke, from Feb 2014 to Aug 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 Kutschke has played.
What does Jens Kutschke play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jens Kutschke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Kutschke answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jens Kutschke play as White?
As White, Jens Kutschke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Kutschke play as Black?
As Black, Jens Kutschke most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jens Kutschke's FIDE rating?
Jens Kutschke is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Jens Kutschke played?
Our database contains 146 games by Jens Kutschke, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Kutschke?
146 games by Jens Kutschke 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.