Prepare against Tobias Kulke
DEU · World #10,457 classical · FIDE ID 24607703
Our database contains 70 games by Tobias Kulke, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Kulke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Kulke 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 | 2,163 | 2,165 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 38.6% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Kulke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Kulke's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 59.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kulke usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kulke usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kulke usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Kulke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kulke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
Tobias Kulke's chess games
All 70 games by Tobias Kulke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Goldberg | 2,373 | BL2-Ost 1011 | B41 |
| Oct 2009 | Alexander Schenk | 2,301 | 8th Chemnitz Open | A84 |
| Dec 2014 | Silvio Baier | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | B22 |
| Oct 2010 | Johannes Droll | 2,225 | BL2-Ost 1011 | B28 |
| Feb 2015 | Martin Niering | 2,179 | Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-Sachsen U18 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,811 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Kulke's chess games?
70 games by Tobias Kulke, from Jan 2008 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 Tobias Kulke has played.
What does Tobias Kulke play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Tobias Kulke opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Kulke answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Tobias Kulke play as White?
As White, Tobias Kulke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Kulke play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Kulke most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Tobias Kulke's FIDE rating?
Tobias Kulke is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Tobias Kulke played?
Our database contains 70 games by Tobias Kulke, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Kulke?
70 games by Tobias Kulke 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.