Prepare against Mary Kuhner
WCM · United States · World #88,889 classical · FIDE ID 2004607
When preparing against Mary Kuhner, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Mary Kuhner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mary Kuhner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mary Kuhner 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 | 1,762 | 2,100 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 26 | 20 | 40 | 30.2% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mary Kuhner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mary Kuhner's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 90.5% | 35.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 35.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues Nf3 (23.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kuhner usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Mary Kuhner's chess games
All 86 games by Mary Kuhner 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Diane Savereide | 2,280 | ch-USA w | C06 |
| Jan 1987 | Ruth Donnelly | 2,050 | ch-USA w | C11 |
| Nov 2023 | Dorothy O. Teasley | 2,044 | ch-USA Seniors w | A90 |
| Jan 1987 | Gina Lynne Finegold | 2,020 | ch-USA w | A93 |
| Jan 1987 | Catherine Dodson | 2,000 | ch-USA w | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Washington State | 2020 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,675 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-USA w | 1987 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Washington State Challengers | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,881 |
| chD-Washington State | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| Labor Day Open | 1980 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-USA Seniors w | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mary Kuhner's chess games?
86 games by Mary Kuhner, 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 Mary Kuhner has played.
What does Mary Kuhner play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mary Kuhner opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mary Kuhner answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mary Kuhner play as White?
As White, Mary Kuhner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mary Kuhner play as Black?
As Black, Mary Kuhner most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Mary Kuhner's FIDE rating?
Mary Kuhner is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Mary Kuhner played?
Our database contains 86 games by Mary Kuhner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mary Kuhner?
86 games by Mary Kuhner 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.