Prepare against Kerstin Kunze
WIM · DEU · World #27,207 classical · FIDE ID 4612493
Our database contains 413 games by Kerstin Kunze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kerstin Kunze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kerstin Kunze 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 | 2,003 | 2,196 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,164 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 114 | 157 | 142 | 27.6% |
| As White | 211 | 60 | 82 | 69 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 202 | 54 | 75 | 73 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kerstin Kunze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kerstin Kunze's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 68.2% | 47.6% |
| g3 | 32 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.2% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.7% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kunze usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (31% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Bg2 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kunze usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 53.3% | 48.2% |
| c5 | 22 | 21.0% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 19 | 18.1% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 71.2% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 19.7% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Kerstin Kunze's chess games
All 413 games by Kerstin Kunze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 114 wins, 157 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 41 | 11/17/13 | 26.8% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,535 | 11th Berliner Sommer | A55 |
| Apr 2008 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,395 | BL 0708 w | A28 |
| Jan 1990 | Ainur Sofieva | 2,370 | Wch U20 Girls | B06 |
| Jan 1990 | Ludmila G. Zaitseva | 2,355 | Dresden w | A48 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Rahls | 2,315 | 11th Berliner Sommer | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz w | 2022 | 46 | 24 | 2,004 |
| ch-DDR w | 1990 | 37 | 15.5 | 2,016 |
| Dresden w | 1992 | 20 | 8 | 2,118 |
| ch-GER w | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1,955 |
| Graz zt w | 1991 | 12 | 6 | 2,147 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1990 | 12 | 7 | 2,244 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1989 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| Halle w 21th | 1987 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kerstin Kunze's chess games?
413 games by Kerstin Kunze, from Apr 2003 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 Kerstin Kunze has played.
What does Kerstin Kunze play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Kerstin Kunze opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kerstin Kunze answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kerstin Kunze play as White?
As White, Kerstin Kunze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Hungarian Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kerstin Kunze play as Black?
As Black, Kerstin Kunze most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Kerstin Kunze's FIDE rating?
Kerstin Kunze is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Kerstin Kunze played?
Our database contains 413 games by Kerstin Kunze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 157 draws, 142 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kerstin Kunze?
413 games by Kerstin Kunze 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.