Prepare against Thomas Cuno
DEU · World #21,889 classical · FIDE ID 4668154
When preparing against Thomas Cuno, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Thomas Cuno, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Cuno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Cuno 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 | 2,043 | 2,101 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1999-2026): 96 rated games against 81 different opponents, across 11 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 96 | 40 | 27 | 29 | 41.7% | 2,002 | 2,029 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 35 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 17.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 51.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,921 | 2,092 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,961 | 1,961 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,990 | 2,047 |
| 2011 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2,010 | 2,037 |
| 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2,076 | 2,247 |
| 2009 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2,021 | 2,088 |
| 2008 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2,080 | 2,051 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,999 | 1,932 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,004 | 1,904 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,826 | 1,826 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Cuno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Cuno's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cuno usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cuno usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Cuno usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cuno usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cuno usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Thomas Cuno's chess games
All 33 games by Thomas Cuno in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Jan Kroeger | 2,080 | Lueneburg chA-distr | A48 |
| Oct 2011 | Frank Sturm | 1,983 | Lueneburg chA-distr | D11 |
| Oct 2005 | Mirko Kurzynsky | 1,953 | Lueneburg chA-distr | B17 |
| Oct 2026 | Martin Keeve | 1,889 | Offene Sächsische Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 | A11 |
| Oct 2011 | Nico Schwarz | 1,809 | Lueneburg chA-distr | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,945 |
| 1st Bad Harzburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| Offene Sächsische Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Magdeburg Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,008 |
| 44th Playchess Grand Prix T1 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Cuno's chess games?
33 games by Thomas Cuno, from Jul 2004 to Nov 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 Thomas Cuno has played.
What does Thomas Cuno play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Thomas Cuno opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Cuno answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Thomas Cuno play as White?
As White, Thomas Cuno's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Cuno play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Cuno most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thomas Cuno's FIDE rating?
Thomas Cuno is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Thomas Cuno played?
Our database contains 33 games by Thomas Cuno, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Cuno?
33 games by Thomas Cuno 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.