Prepare against Theo Kullmann
DEU · World #63,723 classical · FIDE ID 16218582
When preparing against Theo Kullmann, 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 129 games by Theo Kullmann, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Kullmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Kullmann 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 | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 59 | 16 | 54 | 45.7% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 8 | 22 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 8 | 32 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Kullmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Kullmann's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kullmann usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Theo Kullmann's chess games
All 129 games by Theo Kullmann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 59 wins, 16 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Srihari Krishnachandran | 1,872 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | D07 |
| Jul 2021 | Frank Fritsche | 1,846 | 3rd Bamberg Open B | B25 |
| Aug 2022 | Benedikt Heller | 1,739 | Bayern Jubilar U12 | B20 |
| Apr 2020 | Constantin-Daniel Popovici | 1,728 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | B24 |
| Apr 2020 | Reinhard Sikorsky | 1,690 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 1,385 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,610 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,571 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,415 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,632 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,358 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Kullmann's chess games?
129 games by Theo Kullmann, from Aug 2020 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 Theo Kullmann has played.
What does Theo Kullmann play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Theo Kullmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Kullmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Theo Kullmann play as White?
As White, Theo Kullmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Kullmann play as Black?
As Black, Theo Kullmann most often plays: Philidor (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Theo Kullmann's FIDE rating?
Theo Kullmann is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Theo Kullmann played?
Our database contains 129 games by Theo Kullmann, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 16 draws, 54 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Kullmann?
129 games by Theo Kullmann 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.