Prepare against Rafael Torres-Kuckel
FM · DEU · World #17,376 classical · FIDE ID 4625072
Our database contains 460 games by Rafael Torres-Kuckel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Torres-Kuckel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Torres-Kuckel 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 | 2,081 | 2,311 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,137 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,214 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 186 | 195 | 79 | 40.4% |
| As White | 235 | 102 | 102 | 31 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 225 | 84 | 93 | 48 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Torres-Kuckel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Torres-Kuckel's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 92.3% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Torres-Kuckel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 50.5% | 67.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 37.4% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 11.1% | 72.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 82.2% | 55.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Rafael Torres-Kuckel's chess games
All 460 games by Rafael Torres-Kuckel 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: 186 wins, 195 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/23/14 | 43.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Saidali Iuldachev | 2,490 | Recklinghausen Open | B80 |
| Oct 2011 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,449 | 29th Muensterland Open | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,438 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A28 |
| Jan 1999 | Guido Kern | 2,390 | Recklinghausen Open | C01 |
| Jul 2000 | Tamas Halasz | 2,373 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unna Open | 2016 | 60 | 42 | 2,141 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 33 | 21 | 2,251 |
| Muenster Open | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,290 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,502 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,494 |
| Muensterland Open 30th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Torres-Kuckel's chess games?
460 games by Rafael Torres-Kuckel, 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 Rafael Torres-Kuckel has played.
What does Rafael Torres-Kuckel play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Rafael Torres-Kuckel opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Torres-Kuckel answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rafael Torres-Kuckel play as White?
As White, Rafael Torres-Kuckel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Torres-Kuckel play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Torres-Kuckel most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Rafael Torres-Kuckel's FIDE rating?
Rafael Torres-Kuckel is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Rafael Torres-Kuckel played?
Our database contains 460 games by Rafael Torres-Kuckel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 195 draws, 79 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Torres-Kuckel?
460 games by Rafael Torres-Kuckel 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.