Prepare against Timo Kueppers
FM · DEU · World #2,621 classical · FIDE ID 16205820
When preparing against Timo Kueppers, expect 1.c4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Timo Kueppers, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timo Kueppers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Kueppers 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 | 2,355 | 2,355 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,270 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,367 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 131 | 86 | 91 | 42.5% |
| As White | 153 | 68 | 44 | 41 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 155 | 63 | 42 | 50 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Kueppers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Kueppers's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 55 | 35.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 54 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 15.7% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 12.4% | 65.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kueppers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 92.5% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 98.2% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Timo Kueppers's chess games
All 308 games by Timo Kueppers in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 131 wins, 86 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Evgeny E. Vorobiov | 2,566 | Prague Open | D38 |
| Oct 2019 | Mihail Marin | 2,524 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A03 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,524 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | A48 |
| Oct 2019 | Luis Engel | 2,507 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B50 |
| May 2022 | Achim Illner | 2,464 | Oberliga NRW 2122 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,345 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
| 31st Staufer Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 31st Pardubice Czech Open A | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Kueppers's chess games?
308 games by Timo Kueppers, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Kueppers has played.
What does Timo Kueppers play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Timo Kueppers opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Kueppers answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Timo Kueppers play as White?
As White, Timo Kueppers's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Kueppers play as Black?
As Black, Timo Kueppers most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Timo Kueppers's FIDE rating?
Timo Kueppers is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Timo Kueppers played?
Our database contains 308 games by Timo Kueppers, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 86 draws, 91 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Kueppers?
308 games by Timo Kueppers 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.