Prepare against Kyle Couchman
Guyana · World #27,283 classical · FIDE ID 19701632
When preparing against Kyle Couchman, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Kyle Couchman, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kyle Couchman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyle Couchman 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 | 2,004 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,891 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyle Couchman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyle Couchman's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 52.2% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Couchman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Couchman usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Couchman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Couchman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Couchman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Couchman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Kyle Couchman's chess games
All 45 games by Kyle Couchman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hector Jose Linares Orellana | 2,118 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Joshua Medina | 1,955 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O18 | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Seak Hin Ieong | 1,914 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E71 |
| Sep 2026 | Oumar Keita | 1,892 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A05 |
| Aug 2025 | Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro | 1,870 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-GUY U20 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,527 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,830 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 America Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,076 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O18 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyle Couchman's chess games?
45 games by Kyle Couchman, from Aug 2023 to Sep 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 Kyle Couchman has played.
What does Kyle Couchman play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kyle Couchman opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyle Couchman answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Kyle Couchman play as White?
As White, Kyle Couchman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyle Couchman play as Black?
As Black, Kyle Couchman most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kyle Couchman's FIDE rating?
Kyle Couchman is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kyle Couchman played?
Our database contains 45 games by Kyle Couchman, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyle Couchman?
45 games by Kyle Couchman 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.