Prepare against Joachim Kutzner
DEU · World #29,795 classical · FIDE ID 4679407
Our database contains 135 games by Joachim Kutzner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Kutzner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Kutzner 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 | 1,987 | 2,168 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,907 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 58 | 21 | 56 | 43.0% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 31 | 8 | 33 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kutzner usually continues c3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kutzner usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kutzner usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kutzner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Joachim Kutzner's chess games
All 135 games by Joachim Kutzner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 21 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,378 | Oberhausen Open | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Thomas Feldtmann | 2,254 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B38 |
| Aug 2000 | Hans-Joachim Holfelder | 2,235 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | A26 |
| Jan 1997 | Mario Schaetzle | 2,220 | BEM NRW | C02 |
| Jun 2010 | Thomas Henrich | 2,212 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 1,866 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,312 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,054 |
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Where can I find Joachim Kutzner's chess games?
135 games by Joachim Kutzner, from Apr 2003 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 Joachim Kutzner has played.
What does Joachim Kutzner play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Joachim Kutzner opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Kutzner answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joachim Kutzner play as White?
As White, Joachim Kutzner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Kutzner play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Kutzner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Joachim Kutzner's FIDE rating?
Joachim Kutzner is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (May 2011).
How many games has Joachim Kutzner played?
Our database contains 135 games by Joachim Kutzner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 21 draws, 56 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Kutzner?
135 games by Joachim Kutzner 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.