Prepare against Mario Kuess
Austria · World #33,756 classical · FIDE ID 1606425
Our database contains 137 games by Mario Kuess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Kuess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Kuess 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 | 1,965 | 2,162 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,081 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,017 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 39 | 46 | 52 | 28.5% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 17 | 24 | 37 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Kuess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Kuess's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 59 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Kuess usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kuess usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kuess usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 68.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Mario Kuess's chess games
All 137 games by Mario Kuess 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: 39 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 59 | 22/22/15 | 37.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Uwe Boensch | 2,530 | chT-AUT 1112 | A93 |
| Oct 2005 | Erwin Rumpl | 2,290 | chT2M-AUT 0506 | A03 |
| Apr 2012 | Christoph Rabel | 2,245 | chT2M-AUT 1112 | B21 |
| Mar 2007 | Rudolf Trauner | 2,233 | chT2M-AUT 0607 | A03 |
| Jan 1995 | Zorko Kostanjsek | 2,220 | 15th Jacques Lemans Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,094 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,034 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| 15th Jacques Lemans Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 17th Jacques Lemans Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Kuess's chess games?
137 games by Mario Kuess, 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 Mario Kuess has played.
What does Mario Kuess play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Mario Kuess opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Kuess answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Mario Kuess play as White?
As White, Mario Kuess's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (59 games, 37.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Kuess play as Black?
As Black, Mario Kuess most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Mario Kuess's FIDE rating?
Mario Kuess is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Mario Kuess played?
Our database contains 137 games by Mario Kuess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Kuess?
137 games by Mario Kuess 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.