Prepare against Kuno Thiel
FM · DEU · World #16,967 classical · FIDE ID 4602668
Our database contains 302 games by Kuno Thiel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kuno Thiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kuno Thiel 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 | 2,085 | 2,334 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,187 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,198 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 119 | 94 | 89 | 39.4% |
| As White | 144 | 56 | 53 | 35 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 158 | 63 | 41 | 54 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kuno Thiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kuno Thiel's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 136 | 94.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Thiel usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Thiel usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Thiel usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thiel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Thiel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Thiel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 78.5% | 55.9% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 15.4% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Kuno Thiel's chess games
All 302 games by Kuno Thiel 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: 119 wins, 94 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | English Opening | 39 | 16/12/11 | 41.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 50 | 23/10/17 | 46.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Michail Ivanov | 2,489 | 8th Baunatal Open | D02 |
| May 1999 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,433 | Kleve Open | E62 |
| Jan 1991 | Matthias Roeder | 2,430 | Leverkusen | E21 |
| Jan 1991 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,405 | Leverkusen | D58 |
| Aug 2002 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,376 | 8th Baunatal Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuppertal B | 1986 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| Leverkusen 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,189 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd Split Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| Leverkusen | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kuno Thiel's chess games?
302 games by Kuno Thiel, 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 Kuno Thiel has played.
What does Kuno Thiel play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Kuno Thiel opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kuno Thiel answers 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kuno Thiel play as White?
As White, Kuno Thiel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kuno Thiel play as Black?
As Black, Kuno Thiel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (50 games, 46.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Kuno Thiel's FIDE rating?
Kuno Thiel is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kuno Thiel played?
Our database contains 302 games by Kuno Thiel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 94 draws, 89 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kuno Thiel?
302 games by Kuno Thiel 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.