Prepare against Kurt Spoden
DEU · World #64,173 classical · FIDE ID 1013823
When preparing against Kurt Spoden, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 65 games by Kurt Spoden, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Spoden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Spoden 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 | 1,841 | 1,963 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 33.8% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Spoden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Spoden's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 70.0% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Spoden usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Spoden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Spoden usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Spoden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Spoden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Kurt Spoden's chess games
All 65 games by Kurt Spoden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Horst Szymaniak | 1,993 | 11th ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors | A29 |
| Mar 2008 | Joerg Schroeder | 1,981 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | A12 |
| May 2004 | Michael Kotter | 1,949 | Ruhrgebiet playoff 0304 | B07 |
| Apr 2008 | Marcus ter Steeg | 1,922 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | D52 |
| Feb 2004 | Uwe Furchtbar | 1,915 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0304 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,951 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors 10th | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,668 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,723 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,627 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1,667 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Spoden's chess games?
65 games by Kurt Spoden, from Apr 2004 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 Kurt Spoden has played.
What does Kurt Spoden play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Kurt Spoden opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Spoden answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kurt Spoden play as White?
As White, Kurt Spoden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Spoden play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Spoden most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Kurt Spoden's FIDE rating?
Kurt Spoden is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Kurt Spoden played?
Our database contains 65 games by Kurt Spoden, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Spoden?
65 games by Kurt Spoden 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.