Prepare against Thomas Kuehn
DEU · World #73,579 classical · FIDE ID 24629995
When preparing against Thomas Kuehn, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (62%).
Our database contains 91 games by Thomas Kuehn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kuehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kuehn 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 | 1,810 | 1,938 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 32 | 22 | 37 | 35.2% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kuehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kuehn's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 63.8% | 48.3% |
| f4 | 11 | 23.4% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Kuehn's chess games
All 91 games by Thomas Kuehn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Max Scherer | 2,250 | Giessen Open | A12 |
| Jan 1999 | Alfons Gudat | 2,085 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | A15 |
| Apr 2007 | Georg Ritscher | 2,011 | ch-Hessen qual-C | B01 |
| Apr 2007 | Volkmar Bosse | 1,997 | ch-Hessen qual-C | B01 |
| Apr 2011 | Frank Bauch | 1,978 | ch-Hessen Gr-C 65th | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| chB-Hamburg U18 | 1994 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 1,996 |
| ch-Hessen qual-C | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-C 65th | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| chB-Hessen | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kuehn's chess games?
91 games by Thomas Kuehn, from Oct 2005 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 Thomas Kuehn has played.
What does Thomas Kuehn play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Thomas Kuehn opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kuehn answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kuehn play as White?
As White, Thomas Kuehn's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kuehn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kuehn most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Thomas Kuehn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kuehn is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (May 2011).
How many games has Thomas Kuehn played?
Our database contains 91 games by Thomas Kuehn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kuehn?
91 games by Thomas Kuehn 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.