Prepare against Tobias Kuegel
IM · DEU · World #2,017 classical · FIDE ID 4636295
When preparing against Tobias Kuegel, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 749 games by Tobias Kuegel, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Kuegel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Kuegel 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 | 2,383 | 2,428 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,322 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 749 | 294 | 271 | 184 | 39.3% |
| As White | 372 | 154 | 136 | 82 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 377 | 140 | 135 | 102 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Kuegel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Kuegel's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 91.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 3.0% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 85.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kuegel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 104 | 58.4% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 36 | 20.2% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 11.2% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Tobias Kuegel's chess games
All 749 games by Tobias Kuegel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 294 wins, 271 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 99 | 38/44/17 | 38.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,552 | 50th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | C67 |
| May 2025 | Maxim Vavulin | 2,542 | 96th ch-GER Candidates | C42 |
| Oct 2024 | Milos Perunovic | 2,525 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Christian Gloeckler | 2,519 | 53rd Sparkassen Open A | A35 |
| May 2025 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,497 | 96th ch-GER Candidates | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 124 | 63 | 2,257 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 22 | 10 | 1,411 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 20 | 10 | 2,125 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,961 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2009 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,686 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Kuegel's chess games?
749 games by Tobias Kuegel, from Apr 2008 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 Tobias Kuegel has played.
What does Tobias Kuegel play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Tobias Kuegel opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Kuegel answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tobias Kuegel play as White?
As White, Tobias Kuegel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 38.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Kuegel play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Kuegel most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Tobias Kuegel's FIDE rating?
Tobias Kuegel is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Tobias Kuegel played?
Our database contains 749 games by Tobias Kuegel, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 271 draws, 184 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Kuegel?
749 games by Tobias Kuegel 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.