Prepare against Norbert Kuhn
DEU · World #25,864 classical · FIDE ID 4644697
Our database contains 529 games by Norbert Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Kuhn 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 | 2,012 | 2,193 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,076 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 203 | 163 | 163 | 38.4% |
| As White | 254 | 111 | 66 | 77 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 275 | 92 | 97 | 86 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 99.2% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 105 | 99.1% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 77.6% | 45.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Norbert Kuhn's chess games
All 529 games by Norbert Kuhn 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: 203 wins, 163 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 61 | 22/11/28 | 36.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C21 | Center Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Peter Ostermeyer | 2,344 | chT-Unterfranken M1 53th | C01 |
| Feb 2002 | Christian Schramm | 2,335 | Regionalliga NW 0102 | B21 |
| Sep 2001 | Guenter Schmid | 2,268 | 72nd ch-Bayern | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Ulrich Kuempers | 2,240 | 67th ch-Bayern B | B12 |
| Apr 1997 | Istok Ferlan | 2,239 | ch-Unterfranken M1 48th | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken | 1989 | 26 | 12 | 2,186 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Regionalliga NW 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chB-Bayern 62nd | 1991 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Regionalliga NW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| Regionalliga NW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,286 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans-Joachim Hofstetter (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Kuhn's chess games?
529 games by Norbert Kuhn, 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 Norbert Kuhn has played.
What does Norbert Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Norbert Kuhn opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Kuhn answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Norbert Kuhn play as White?
As White, Norbert Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Kuhn most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Norbert Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Norbert Kuhn is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Norbert Kuhn played?
Our database contains 529 games by Norbert Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 163 draws, 163 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Kuhn?
529 games by Norbert Kuhn 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.