Prepare against Tobias Kuegel
IM · DEU · World #2,301 classical · FIDE ID 4636295
Our database contains 739 games by Tobias Kuegel, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Kuegel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Kuegel 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 | 2,368 | 2,428 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,322 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 739 | 288 | 268 | 183 | 39.0% |
| As White | 368 | 152 | 135 | 81 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 371 | 136 | 133 | 102 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Kuegel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Kuegel's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 338 | 92.1% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 85.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 102 | 57.3% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 36 | 20.2% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 11.2% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 48.5% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 35 | 34.0% | 58.6% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 8.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Tobias Kuegel's chess games
All 739 games by Tobias Kuegel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 288 wins, 268 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 99 | 38/44/17 | 38.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,552 | 50th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | C67 |
| May 2025 | Maxim Vavulin | 2,542 | 96th ch-GER Candidates | C42 |
| Oct 2024 | Milos Perunovic | 2,525 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Christian Gloeckler | 2,519 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open A | A35 |
| May 2025 | V Kunin | 2,497 | 96th ch-GER Candidates | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 124 | 63 | 2,257 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 22 | 10 | 1,411 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 20 | 10 | 2,125 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,961 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2009 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,686 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Kuegel's chess games?
739 games by Tobias Kuegel, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Tobias Kuegel has played.
What does Tobias Kuegel play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Tobias Kuegel opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Kuegel answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tobias Kuegel play as White?
As White, Tobias Kuegel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 38.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Kuegel play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Kuegel most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 371 games.
What is Tobias Kuegel's FIDE rating?
Tobias Kuegel is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Tobias Kuegel played?
Our database contains 739 games by Tobias Kuegel, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 268 draws, 183 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Kuegel?
739 games by Tobias Kuegel 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.