Prepare against Matthias Kuehn
DEU · World #38,808 classical · FIDE ID 24681288
When preparing against Matthias Kuehn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 97 games by Matthias Kuehn, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kuehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kuehn 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 | 1,941 | 1,995 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 35 | 23 | 39 | 36.1% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 6 | 26 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kuehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kuehn's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Matthias Kuehn's chess games
All 97 games by Matthias Kuehn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 15/4/21 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Erich Flach | 2,127 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Patrick Chandler | 2,087 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Roland Kutschenko | 2,069 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Mar 2007 | Uli Thiemonds | 2,033 | NRW Class1 0607 | C00 |
| Mar 2014 | Juergen Kleinert | 2,000 | 15th ch-EU | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,880 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,791 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,003 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kuehn's chess games?
97 games by Matthias Kuehn, from Jan 2009 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 Matthias Kuehn has played.
What does Matthias Kuehn play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Matthias Kuehn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kuehn answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kuehn play as White?
As White, Matthias Kuehn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kuehn play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kuehn most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Matthias Kuehn's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kuehn is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Matthias Kuehn played?
Our database contains 97 games by Matthias Kuehn, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kuehn?
97 games by Matthias Kuehn 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.