Prepare against Martin Kuepper
DEU · World #31,467 classical · FIDE ID 12990051
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Kuepper, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kuepper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kuepper 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 | 1,977 | 2,049 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 41 | 30 | 34 | 39.0% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kuepper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kuepper's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 32.7% | 65.6% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 22.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues e3 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kuepper usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Martin Kuepper's chess games
All 105 games by Martin Kuepper in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Uwe Kersten | 2,292 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D70 |
| Nov 2023 | Gerd Euler | 2,236 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Markus Korte | 2,220 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9798 | D74 |
| Oct 2014 | Dirk Emmerich | 2,200 | Hessenliga 1415 | B06 |
| Nov 2015 | Patrick Chandler | 2,177 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,483 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,137 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,010 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kuepper's chess games?
105 games by Martin Kuepper, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Martin Kuepper has played.
What does Martin Kuepper play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Kuepper opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kuepper answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Kuepper play as White?
As White, Martin Kuepper's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kuepper play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kuepper most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Martin Kuepper's FIDE rating?
Martin Kuepper is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Martin Kuepper played?
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Kuepper, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kuepper?
105 games by Martin Kuepper 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.