Prepare against Nicole Kuehn
DEU · World #149,230 classical · FIDE ID 34610510
When preparing against Nicole Kuehn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 79 games by Nicole Kuehn, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicole Kuehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicole 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 | 1,596 | 1,634 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,535 | 1,535 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,442 | 1,511 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 19 | 34 | 32.9% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicole Kuehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicole Kuehn's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 58.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 41.9% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Nicole Kuehn's chess games
All 79 games by Nicole Kuehn in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C55 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Regina Berglitz | 2,120 | BL 9192 w | B02 |
| May 2026 | Dorothea Sicheng Xu | 1,637 | DEM U12w | C01 |
| May 2024 | Esther Mudriievskaya | 1,495 | ch-GER U10 Girls | C56 |
| May 2026 | Aurelia Wolf | 1,487 | DEM U12w | C50 |
| May 2024 | Anni Winkler | 1,420 | ch-GER U10 Girls | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2024 | 32 | 18 | 1,249 |
| BL 9192 w | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 1,940 |
| DEM U12w | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER U20 Girls | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| BL 9293 w | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 1,993 |
| BL 9899 w | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 1,849 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 1993 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| BL 9697 w | 1997 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicole Kuehn's chess games?
79 games by Nicole Kuehn, from Jun 2023 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 Nicole Kuehn has played.
What does Nicole Kuehn play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Nicole Kuehn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicole Kuehn answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nicole Kuehn play as White?
As White, Nicole Kuehn's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicole Kuehn play as Black?
As Black, Nicole Kuehn most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Nicole Kuehn's FIDE rating?
Nicole Kuehn is currently rated 1,596 in classical chess, 1,535 in rapid and 1,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,634 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nicole Kuehn played?
Our database contains 79 games by Nicole Kuehn, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicole Kuehn?
79 games by Nicole 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.