Prepare against Maksim Kuchta
DEU · World #96,536 classical · FIDE ID 16295200
When preparing against Maksim Kuchta, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Maksim Kuchta, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Kuchta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Kuchta 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 | 1,740 | 1,751 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,711 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 5 | 16 | 47.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Kuchta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Kuchta's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kuchta usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kuchta usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kuchta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Maksim Kuchta's chess games
All 40 games by Maksim Kuchta in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Manfred Schulze | 1,889 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A48 |
| Nov 2024 | Sebastian Klebs | 1,871 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Rainer Haftmann | 1,698 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C45 |
| Nov 2021 | Christiane Koeberl | 1,680 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B28 |
| Nov 2019 | Franz Emrich | 1,572 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,231 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,508 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Kuchta's chess games?
40 games by Maksim Kuchta, from Dec 2019 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 Maksim Kuchta has played.
What does Maksim Kuchta play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Maksim Kuchta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Kuchta answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maksim Kuchta play as White?
As White, Maksim Kuchta's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Kuchta play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Kuchta most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maksim Kuchta's FIDE rating?
Maksim Kuchta is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,751 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Maksim Kuchta played?
Our database contains 40 games by Maksim Kuchta, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Kuchta?
40 games by Maksim Kuchta 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.