Prepare against Paul Matti Kutz
DEU · World #99,717 classical · FIDE ID 16296265
When preparing against Paul Matti Kutz, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 67 games by Paul Matti Kutz, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Matti Kutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Matti Kutz 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 | 1,730 | 1,838 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,781 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 28 | 7 | 32 | 41.8% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Matti Kutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Matti Kutz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Kutz usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kutz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kutz usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kutz usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 48.1% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Paul Matti Kutz's chess games
All 67 games by Paul Matti Kutz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Pyrenees Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Paul Briese | 1,869 | ODJM B | C50 |
| May 2026 | Rudi Oblender | 1,814 | ODJM B | D30 |
| Jun 2020 | Tim Zimmer | 1,763 | chT-GER School WK GS | C55 |
| May 2026 | Noah Magezi | 1,722 | ODJM B | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Aran Yueksel | 1,692 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,329 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,385 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,403 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,745 |
| chT-GER School WK GS | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Matti Kutz's chess games?
67 games by Paul Matti Kutz, from Feb 2020 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 Paul Matti Kutz has played.
What does Paul Matti Kutz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Paul Matti Kutz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Matti Kutz answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Paul Matti Kutz play as White?
As White, Paul Matti Kutz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Matti Kutz play as Black?
As Black, Paul Matti Kutz most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Paul Matti Kutz's FIDE rating?
Paul Matti Kutz is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Paul Matti Kutz played?
Our database contains 67 games by Paul Matti Kutz, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Matti Kutz?
67 games by Paul Matti Kutz 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.