Prepare against Simon Kuenzli
CHE · World #24,543 classical · FIDE ID 1308475
Our database contains 57 games by Simon Kuenzli, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Kuenzli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Kuenzli 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 | 2,021 | 2,075 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,063 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,018 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 56.1% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Kuenzli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Kuenzli's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kuenzli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kuenzli usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kuenzli usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Simon Kuenzli's chess games
All 57 games by Simon Kuenzli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Jonathan Gast | 2,256 | Lenk Open 21st | B92 |
| Jul 2018 | Theo Stijve | 2,230 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | B32 |
| Dec 2010 | Hanna Marie Klek | 2,185 | 34th Zuerich Open A | A07 |
| Jul 2018 | Laura Stoeri | 2,153 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | C47 |
| Dec 2006 | Mensur Zenkic | 2,050 | 30th Zurich Open B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,212 |
| 30th Zurich Open B | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2,376 |
| Zuerich Open B 32nd | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,036 |
| 36th Zuerich Open B | 2012 | 3 | 3 | 2,233 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,908 |
| 34th Zuerich Open A | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Kuenzli's chess games?
57 games by Simon Kuenzli, from Jul 2004 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 Simon Kuenzli has played.
What does Simon Kuenzli play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Simon Kuenzli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Kuenzli answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Kuenzli play as White?
As White, Simon Kuenzli's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Kuenzli play as Black?
As Black, Simon Kuenzli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Simon Kuenzli's FIDE rating?
Simon Kuenzli is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (May 2019).
How many games has Simon Kuenzli played?
Our database contains 57 games by Simon Kuenzli, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Kuenzli?
57 games by Simon Kuenzli 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.