Prepare against Thomas Kuhn
CHE · World #12,710 classical · FIDE ID 1304135
Our database contains 119 games by Thomas Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kuhn 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 | 2,132 | 2,260 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,094 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 40 | 31 | 48 | 33.6% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 62.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 35.8% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 56.7% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Thomas Kuhn's chess games
All 119 games by Thomas Kuhn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Valer Krutti | 2,412 | Winterthur Open | D19 |
| May 2010 | Udo Hobuss | 2,403 | 28th Liechtenstein Open | D19 |
| Jul 2010 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,343 | 43rd Biel MTO Open | A48 |
| May 2010 | Andreas Huss | 2,326 | 28th Liechtenstein Open | D11 |
| Oct 2007 | Istvan Blasko | 2,325 | Winterthur Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterthur Open | 2007 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
| Davos Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| 29th Liechtenstein Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 31st Liechtenstein Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,076 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 122nd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kuhn's chess games?
119 games by Thomas Kuhn, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Kuhn has played.
What does Thomas Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Thomas Kuhn opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kuhn answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kuhn play as White?
As White, Thomas Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kuhn most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Thomas Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kuhn is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Thomas Kuhn played?
Our database contains 119 games by Thomas Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kuhn?
119 games by Thomas Kuhn 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.