Prepare against Timo Kuehn
DEU · World #82,252 classical · FIDE ID 24605808
When preparing against Timo Kuehn, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 51 games by Timo Kuehn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Kuehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo 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 | 1,986 | 1,999 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,977 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 11.8% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Kuehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Kuehn's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kuehn usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Timo Kuehn's chess games
All 51 games by Timo Kuehn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 6 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Peter Mueller | 2,060 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B01 |
| Mar 2004 | Klaus Hoennekes | 2,018 | Regionalliga SW 0304 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| 10th Hohenloher Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,687 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1996 | 7 | 1 | – |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,094 |
| 26th Schwarzach Open B | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,807 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2,101 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Kuehn's chess games?
51 games by Timo Kuehn, from Oct 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 Timo Kuehn has played.
What does Timo Kuehn play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Timo Kuehn opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Kuehn answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Timo Kuehn play as White?
As White, Timo Kuehn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Kuehn play as Black?
As Black, Timo Kuehn most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Timo Kuehn's FIDE rating?
Timo Kuehn is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Timo Kuehn played?
Our database contains 51 games by Timo Kuehn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses (11.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Kuehn?
51 games by Timo 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.