Prepare against Ulf Kuhn
DEU · World #18,005 classical · FIDE ID 4693604
When preparing against Ulf Kuhn, expect 1.f4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Ulf Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Kuhn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Kuhn 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 | 2,075 | 2,161 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,047 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,128 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 86 | 48 | 66 | 43.0% |
| As White | 106 | 50 | 25 | 31 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 36 | 23 | 35 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Kuhn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Kuhn's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 47 | 44.3% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 30 | 28.3% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.6% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues fxe5 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kuhn usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 34.9% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 18.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 57.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Ulf Kuhn's chess games
All 200 games by Ulf Kuhn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 86 wins, 48 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 47 | 20/12/15 | 42.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Daniel Malek | 2,322 | ch-Hessen | A40 |
| Sep 2020 | Adam Radnai | 2,316 | Budapest FS08 IM | A10 |
| Oct 2007 | Aleksej Litwak | 2,301 | 25th Muensterland Open | D34 |
| Sep 2020 | Tobias Koelle | 2,275 | Budapest FS08 IM | A26 |
| Aug 2024 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,261 | Prague Summer Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Hessen | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,002 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,857 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Kuhn's chess games?
200 games by Ulf Kuhn, from Apr 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 Ulf Kuhn has played.
What does Ulf Kuhn play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Ulf Kuhn opens with 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Kuhn answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ulf Kuhn play as White?
As White, Ulf Kuhn's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (47 games, 42.6% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Kuhn play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Kuhn most often plays: Dutch Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Ulf Kuhn's FIDE rating?
Ulf Kuhn is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Ulf Kuhn played?
Our database contains 200 games by Ulf Kuhn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 48 draws, 66 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Kuhn?
200 games by Ulf Kuhn 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.