Prepare against Stefan Kuhr
DEU · World #111,142 classical · FIDE ID 4654560
When preparing against Stefan Kuhr, expect 1.f4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Stefan Kuhr, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kuhr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kuhr 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 | 1,698 | 1,738 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 15.6% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kuhr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kuhr's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kuhr usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Kuhr's chess games
All 32 games by Stefan Kuhr in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Thomas Feldhaus | 1,836 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | A80 |
| Sep 2009 | Arne Metzner | 1,553 | ch-Pinneberg | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,653 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,569 |
| ch-Harburg I 7th | 2009 | 5 | 2 | – |
| ch-HARBURG H 6th | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kuhr's chess games?
32 games by Stefan Kuhr, from Jul 2009 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 Stefan Kuhr has played.
What does Stefan Kuhr play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stefan Kuhr opens with 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kuhr answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kuhr play as White?
As White, Stefan Kuhr's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kuhr play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kuhr most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Stefan Kuhr's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kuhr is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Stefan Kuhr played?
Our database contains 32 games by Stefan Kuhr, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kuhr?
32 games by Stefan Kuhr 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.