Prepare against Lody Kuling
NLD · World #7,712 classical · FIDE ID 1019686
When preparing against Lody Kuling, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Lody Kuling, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lody Kuling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lody Kuling 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 | 2,210 | 2,264 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,226 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 62 | 64 | 48 | 35.6% |
| As White | 84 | 35 | 34 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lody Kuling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lody Kuling's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 82.1% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.1% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kuling usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kuling usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kuling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kuling usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kuling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kuling usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 89.8% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 28.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Lody Kuling's chess games
All 174 games by Lody Kuling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 62 wins, 64 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,431 | Apeldoorn Aventus Open | B43 |
| Dec 2021 | Rhys Cumming | 2,377 | Benidorm Open A | D85 |
| Apr 2009 | Marijn Otte | 2,349 | ch-NED U21 | B40 |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Khantuev | 2,349 | Groningen Open A | C12 |
| May 2008 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,319 | ch-NED U21 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2010 | 35 | 18 | 2,186 |
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,240 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lody Kuling's chess games?
174 games by Lody Kuling, from Apr 2007 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 Lody Kuling has played.
What does Lody Kuling play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Lody Kuling opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lody Kuling answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Lody Kuling play as White?
As White, Lody Kuling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lody Kuling play as Black?
As Black, Lody Kuling most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Lody Kuling's FIDE rating?
Lody Kuling is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Lody Kuling played?
Our database contains 174 games by Lody Kuling, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 64 draws, 48 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lody Kuling?
174 games by Lody Kuling 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.