Prepare against Ralf Kuehlwein
DEU · World #100,557 classical · FIDE ID 12941735
When preparing against Ralf Kuehlwein, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ralf Kuehlwein, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Kuehlwein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Kuehlwein 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 | 1,728 | 1,794 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 25.9% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Kuehlwein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Kuehlwein's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 34.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kuehlwein usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kuehlwein usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kuehlwein usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Ralf Kuehlwein's chess games
All 58 games by Ralf Kuehlwein in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Till Joerres | 1,639 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | B32 |
| Jan 2003 | Hans Oberberger | 1,629 | Niederbayernliga 0304 | E46 |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Daniel Mersch | 1,330 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | B87 |
| Jun 2010 | Hans Melters | 1,221 | Cologne Ford Open | A52 |
| Jul 2013 | Heinz Juergen Schroeter | 1,160 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 1,466 |
| ch-Nord Bayern | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,540 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| 17th Cologne Ford Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,281 |
| Regionalliga SO 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 0 | 1,515 |
| Niederbayernliga 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Kuehlwein's chess games?
58 games by Ralf Kuehlwein, from Dec 2014 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 Ralf Kuehlwein has played.
What does Ralf Kuehlwein play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ralf Kuehlwein opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Kuehlwein answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Ralf Kuehlwein play as White?
As White, Ralf Kuehlwein's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Kuehlwein play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Kuehlwein most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ralf Kuehlwein's FIDE rating?
Ralf Kuehlwein is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ralf Kuehlwein played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ralf Kuehlwein, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Kuehlwein?
58 games by Ralf Kuehlwein 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.