Prepare against Thorsten Kunz
DEU · World #48,975 classical · FIDE ID 1271898
Our database contains 37 games by Thorsten Kunz, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Kunz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Kunz 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 | 1,897 | 1,920 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 35.1% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Kunz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Kunz's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 81.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kunz usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kunz usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kunz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kunz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kunz usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Thorsten Kunz's chess games
All 37 games by Thorsten Kunz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Aaron Noah Koellner | 2,106 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A17 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Pelt | 2,027 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D94 |
| Dec 2022 | Philipp Sahm | 2,002 | Oberliga Sued W 2223 | C41 |
| Sep 2023 | Robert Fiedler | 1,949 | Oberliga Sued W 2324+ | A43 |
| Apr 2017 | Werner Weller | 1,883 | ch-Pfalz HT5 86th | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| ch-Pfalz HT5 86th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-Pfalz HT2 87th | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,845 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Kunz's chess games?
37 games by Thorsten Kunz, from Jul 2014 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 Thorsten Kunz has played.
What does Thorsten Kunz play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Thorsten Kunz opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Kunz answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Kunz play as White?
As White, Thorsten Kunz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Kunz play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Kunz most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thorsten Kunz's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Kunz is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Thorsten Kunz played?
Our database contains 37 games by Thorsten Kunz, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 8 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Kunz?
37 games by Thorsten Kunz 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.