Prepare against Kevin Czuhai
United States · World #31,067 classical · FIDE ID 2089963
When preparing against Kevin Czuhai, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 135 games by Kevin Czuhai, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Czuhai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Czuhai 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 | 1,980 | 2,039 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 69 | 22 | 44 | 51.1% |
| As White | 66 | 32 | 10 | 24 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 37 | 12 | 20 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Czuhai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Czuhai's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 74.2% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 21.2% | 71.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues Bc4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Czuhai usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 58.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Kevin Czuhai's chess games
All 135 games by Kevin Czuhai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 69 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B68 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Benedikt Jonasson | 2,290 | USA Masters | B72 |
| Jan 1999 | Eric Fischvogt | 2,260 | ch-Grand Masters/Experts | C11 |
| Sep 2012 | Tony Palmer | 2,217 | ch-Michigan Open | C06 |
| Sep 2010 | Atulya Shetty | 2,197 | ch-Michigan Open | B56 |
| Sep 2001 | David Hahn | 2,162 | Lansing Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lansing MI Open | 1989 | 21 | 14 | – |
| ch-Michigan Open | 2012 | 15 | 10 | 2,210 |
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,095 |
| ch-Lansing MI Open A | 1993 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-East Lansing MI Open A | 1991 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Lansing ch-MI Open | 1985 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Ann Arbor ch-MI Open | 1983 | 7 | 5 | – |
| ch-Jackson MI | 1988 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Czuhai's chess games?
135 games by Kevin Czuhai, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Kevin Czuhai has played.
What does Kevin Czuhai play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Kevin Czuhai opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Czuhai answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Czuhai play as White?
As White, Kevin Czuhai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Czuhai play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Czuhai most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Kevin Czuhai's FIDE rating?
Kevin Czuhai is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Kevin Czuhai played?
Our database contains 135 games by Kevin Czuhai, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Czuhai?
135 games by Kevin Czuhai 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.