Prepare against Thomas Kuhnen
DEU · World #31,851 classical · FIDE ID 4675592
Our database contains 115 games by Thomas Kuhnen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kuhnen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kuhnen 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 | 1,975 | 2,208 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 33 | 30 | 52 | 28.7% |
| As White | 66 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kuhnen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kuhnen's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 34.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kuhnen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 6.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Kuhnen's chess games
All 115 games by Thomas Kuhnen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Michael Feygin | 2,482 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D31 |
| Jul 2000 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,449 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E32 |
| Oct 2004 | Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch | 2,345 | NRW Class2 0405 | B67 |
| Jul 2000 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,314 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E62 |
| Jul 2000 | Ralf Kilian | 2,295 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,421 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 II | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,178 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kuhnen's chess games?
115 games by Thomas Kuhnen, from Apr 2003 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 Kuhnen has played.
What does Thomas Kuhnen play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Thomas Kuhnen opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kuhnen answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kuhnen play as White?
As White, Thomas Kuhnen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kuhnen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kuhnen most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Thomas Kuhnen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kuhnen is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Kuhnen played?
Our database contains 115 games by Thomas Kuhnen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kuhnen?
115 games by Thomas Kuhnen 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.