Prepare against Joerg Kuckelkorn
DEU · World #68,719 classical · FIDE ID 16247574
When preparing against Joerg Kuckelkorn, expect 1.f4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Joerg Kuckelkorn, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Kuckelkorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Kuckelkorn 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 | 1,826 | 1,892 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,892 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 30.6% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Kuckelkorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Kuckelkorn's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 18 | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 64% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kuckelkorn usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Joerg Kuckelkorn's chess games
All 62 games by Joerg Kuckelkorn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Tobias Roehr | 2,065 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | A89 |
| Mar 2012 | Hans Rybicki | 1,921 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | B60 |
| Sep 2016 | Jan Schwiddessen | 1,915 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | A03 |
| Mar 2019 | Bernd Brendemuehl | 1,889 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | B84 |
| Mar 2018 | Dieter Wallhof | 1,887 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,791 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,893 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,892 |
| 23rd Porz Open | 1989 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Kuckelkorn's chess games?
62 games by Joerg Kuckelkorn, from Sep 2017 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 Joerg Kuckelkorn has played.
What does Joerg Kuckelkorn play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Joerg Kuckelkorn opens with 1.f4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Kuckelkorn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joerg Kuckelkorn play as White?
As White, Joerg Kuckelkorn's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Kuckelkorn play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Kuckelkorn most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Joerg Kuckelkorn's FIDE rating?
Joerg Kuckelkorn is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Joerg Kuckelkorn played?
Our database contains 62 games by Joerg Kuckelkorn, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Kuckelkorn?
62 games by Joerg Kuckelkorn 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.