Prepare against Kevin Kuczek
United States · World #57,923 classical · FIDE ID 30924871
When preparing against Kevin Kuczek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 68 games by Kevin Kuczek, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Kuczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Kuczek 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 | 1,864 | 1,953 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 32 | 10 | 26 | 47.1% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2024): 142 rated games against 105 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 142 | 70 | 21 | 51 | 49.3% | 1,817 | 1,867 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 64.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,771 | 1,571 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,911 | 1,911 |
| 2019 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1,896 | 1,823 |
| 2018 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 1,830 | 2,005 |
| 2017 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 1,766 | 1,843 |
| 2016 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 1,779 | 1,842 |
| 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1,787 | 1,879 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Kuczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Kuczek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kuczek usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Kuczek usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Kuczek usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Kevin Kuczek's chess games
All 68 games by Kevin Kuczek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Frank Thornally | 2,048 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A09 |
| Sep 2015 | Steven Gaffagan | 2,025 | San Francisco Leighton Mem | A25 |
| Sep 2016 | Arnold Hua | 1,965 | San Francisco Benson Memorial | B01 |
| Dec 2017 | Felix Rudyak | 1,964 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A40 |
| Sep 2017 | Michael Askin | 1,954 | San Francisco Grey Memorial | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,886 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 1,652 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,006 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,896 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,826 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,679 |
| San Francisco Wilkerson Memorial | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Kuczek's chess games?
68 games by Kevin Kuczek, from Nov 2015 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 Kuczek has played.
What does Kevin Kuczek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kevin Kuczek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Kuczek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Kevin Kuczek play as White?
As White, Kevin Kuczek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Kuczek play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Kuczek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Kevin Kuczek's FIDE rating?
Kevin Kuczek is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Kevin Kuczek played?
Our database contains 68 games by Kevin Kuczek, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Kuczek?
68 games by Kevin Kuczek 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.