Prepare against Oliver Kurmann
IM · CHE · World #2,654 classical · FIDE ID 1308173
Our database contains 1,070 games by Oliver Kurmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kurmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kurmann 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 | 2,352 | 2,488 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,450 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,475 | 2,508 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,070 | 345 | 405 | 320 | 32.2% |
| As White | 527 | 186 | 205 | 136 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 543 | 159 | 200 | 184 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kurmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kurmann's side.
First moves as White (527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 501 | 95.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kurmann usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kurmann usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kurmann usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kurmann usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kurmann usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 51.7% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 52 | 22.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 36 | 15.3% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 25 | 10.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 63.4% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 51 | 26.3% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 10.3% | 42.5% |
Oliver Kurmann's chess games
All 1,070 games by Oliver Kurmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 345 wins, 405 draws, 320 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 92 | 41/31/20 | 44.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63 | 16/29/18 | 25.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 17/19/7 | 39.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 26/27/24 | 33.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 16/13/29 | 27.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 7/12/20 | 17.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 5/14/4 | 21.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A63 | Catalan | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,691 | 18th chT-EU | B18 |
| May 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,689 | chT-FRA Poule Haute | C54 |
| Oct 2012 | Christian Bauer | 2,660 | chT-SUI | B40 |
| Mar 2010 | Ilia Smirin | 2,647 | 11th ch-EU | B42 |
| Mar 2017 | Imre Jr. Hera | 2,609 | Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 172 | 93 | 2,425 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2019 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,447 |
| Mulhouse GM | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,296 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,357 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2001 | 12 | 8.5 | – |
| Berlin | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,421 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nico Georgiadis (10 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (10 games) · Sebastian Bogner (10 games) · Gabriel Gaehwiler (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Kurmann's chess games?
1,070 games by Oliver Kurmann, from Apr 2003 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 Oliver Kurmann has played.
What does Oliver Kurmann play on the first move as White?
Across 527 games with White in our database, Oliver Kurmann opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kurmann answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kurmann play as White?
As White, Oliver Kurmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (92 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (63 games, 25.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 527 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kurmann play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kurmann most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 33.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (58 games, 27.6% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 543 games.
What is Oliver Kurmann's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kurmann is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,475 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,488 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Oliver Kurmann played?
Our database contains 1,070 games by Oliver Kurmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 405 draws, 320 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kurmann?
1,070 games by Oliver Kurmann 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.