Prepare against Nils Magnus Kuhlmann
DEU · World #55,705 classical · FIDE ID 16287177
When preparing against Nils Magnus Kuhlmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 68 games by Nils Magnus Kuhlmann, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Magnus Kuhlmann 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 | 1,871 | 1,917 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 33.8% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Kuhlmann usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's chess games
All 68 games by Nils Magnus Kuhlmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Steffen Tews | 1,822 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | E65 |
| May 2024 | Konrad Fettig | 1,744 | ch-GER U25 Open B | B13 |
| May 2023 | Max Storm | 1,703 | ch-GER U25-B | B26 |
| May 2024 | Anton Pflug | 1,655 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C47 |
| Aug 2021 | David Goldmann | 1,629 | ch-GER U12 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,652 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,734 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,281 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,735 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 737 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,773 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's chess games?
68 games by Nils Magnus Kuhlmann, from Jul 2019 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 Nils Magnus Kuhlmann has played.
What does Nils Magnus Kuhlmann play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nils Magnus Kuhlmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Magnus Kuhlmann answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Nils Magnus Kuhlmann play as White?
As White, Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Magnus Kuhlmann play as Black?
As Black, Nils Magnus Kuhlmann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Nils Magnus Kuhlmann's FIDE rating?
Nils Magnus Kuhlmann is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nils Magnus Kuhlmann played?
Our database contains 68 games by Nils Magnus Kuhlmann, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Magnus Kuhlmann?
68 games by Nils Magnus Kuhlmann 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.