Prepare against Susanne Kuersten
DEU · World #73,155 classical · FIDE ID 4662652
When preparing against Susanne Kuersten, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Susanne Kuersten, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Susanne Kuersten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Susanne Kuersten 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 | 1,811 | 1,842 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,841 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 27.4% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Susanne Kuersten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Susanne Kuersten's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.7% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Kuersten usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kuersten usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kuersten usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Susanne Kuersten's chess games
All 62 games by Susanne Kuersten 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Gerhard Ziese | 1,998 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | C55 |
| Mar 2012 | Bold Onhor | 1,917 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | D02 |
| Mar 2012 | Andree Baumert | 1,888 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | A14 |
| Mar 2013 | Bernd Kimmich | 1,855 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | B01 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Luda | 1,692 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,860 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,646 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,591 |
| Guben Open | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,833 |
| Dresden ZMDI Blitz | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,579 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Susanne Kuersten's chess games?
62 games by Susanne Kuersten, 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 Susanne Kuersten has played.
What does Susanne Kuersten play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Susanne Kuersten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Susanne Kuersten answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Susanne Kuersten play as White?
As White, Susanne Kuersten's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Susanne Kuersten play as Black?
As Black, Susanne Kuersten most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Susanne Kuersten's FIDE rating?
Susanne Kuersten is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Susanne Kuersten played?
Our database contains 62 games by Susanne Kuersten, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Susanne Kuersten?
62 games by Susanne Kuersten 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.