Prepare against Matthias Kuerschner
DEU · World #39,214 classical · FIDE ID 12988413
Our database contains 132 games by Matthias Kuerschner, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kuerschner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kuerschner 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 | 1,939 | 2,069 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 50 | 20 | 62 | 37.9% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 8 | 28 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 23 | 12 | 34 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kuerschner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kuerschner's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 93.7% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kuerschner usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuerschner usually continues Bc4 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kuerschner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kuerschner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 22 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 43.2% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Matthias Kuerschner's chess games
All 132 games by Matthias Kuerschner in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Mario Sandhu | 2,360 | ch-EU Internet qual | B30 |
| Nov 2003 | Robert Kopasz | 2,348 | ch-EU Internet qual | B06 |
| Nov 2022 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,214 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | C58 |
| Nov 2003 | Christian Koepke | 2,212 | ch-EU Internet qual | B27 |
| Nov 2003 | Pawel Kukula | 2,192 | ch-EU Internet qual | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 6 | 2,179 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kuerschner's chess games?
132 games by Matthias Kuerschner, from Jun 2014 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 Kuerschner has played.
What does Matthias Kuerschner play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Matthias Kuerschner opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kuerschner answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kuerschner play as White?
As White, Matthias Kuerschner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kuerschner play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kuerschner most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Matthias Kuerschner's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kuerschner is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (May 2018).
How many games has Matthias Kuerschner played?
Our database contains 132 games by Matthias Kuerschner, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kuerschner?
132 games by Matthias Kuerschner 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.