Prepare against Juergen Kaufeld
FM · DEU · World #8,214 classical · FIDE ID 4648498
Our database contains 741 games by Juergen Kaufeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Kaufeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Kaufeld 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 | 2,201 | 2,360 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,221 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,225 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 285 | 287 | 169 | 38.5% |
| As White | 375 | 162 | 137 | 76 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 366 | 123 | 150 | 93 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Kaufeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Kaufeld's side.
First moves as White (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 70.9% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 80 | 21.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 7.7% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kaufeld usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 154 | 90.6% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 77.7% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 18.8% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Juergen Kaufeld's chess games
All 741 games by Juergen Kaufeld 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: 285 wins, 287 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 17/6/1 | 70.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/8/1 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 80 | 35/28/17 | 43.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 11/24/12 | 23.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,503 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | A16 |
| Jul 2006 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,498 | 19th Kiel Open A | B66 |
| Mar 2020 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,451 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Anthony Petkidis | 2,445 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | B12 |
| Jan 2001 | Gerlef Meins | 2,431 | Dortmund Open A | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberhausen Open | 2013 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,344 |
| Eupen | 2014 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 14 | 10 | 2,157 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| chT-NRW U20 | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,334 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Kaufeld's chess games?
741 games by Juergen Kaufeld, 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 Juergen Kaufeld has played.
What does Juergen Kaufeld play on the first move as White?
Across 375 games with White in our database, Juergen Kaufeld opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Kaufeld answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Juergen Kaufeld play as White?
As White, Juergen Kaufeld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 70.8% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 21.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 375 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Kaufeld play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Kaufeld most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 43.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (47 games, 23.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Juergen Kaufeld's FIDE rating?
Juergen Kaufeld is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (May 2013).
How many games has Juergen Kaufeld played?
Our database contains 741 games by Juergen Kaufeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 287 draws, 169 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Kaufeld?
741 games by Juergen Kaufeld 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.