Prepare against Uwe Kurth
DEU · World #30,779 classical · FIDE ID 12902055
Our database contains 33 games by Uwe Kurth, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Kurth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Kurth 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 | 1,981 | 2,099 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 2,031 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Kurth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Kurth's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kurth usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kurth usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kurth usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Uwe Kurth's chess games
All 33 games by Uwe Kurth in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | David Meuer | 2,060 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | C19 |
| Jul 2026 | Steffen Puschendorf | 2,043 | 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 50+ | C19 |
| Jul 2019 | Yavor Nikolov | 2,030 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | C75 |
| Nov 2019 | Volodymyr Ozeran | 2,016 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | C74 |
| Sep 2019 | Rainer Sprengel | 1,876 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,055 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,740 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,984 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Kurth's chess games?
33 games by Uwe Kurth, from Jul 2010 to Aug 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 Uwe Kurth has played.
What does Uwe Kurth play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Uwe Kurth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Kurth answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Uwe Kurth play as White?
As White, Uwe Kurth's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Kurth play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Kurth most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Uwe Kurth's FIDE rating?
Uwe Kurth is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Uwe Kurth played?
Our database contains 33 games by Uwe Kurth, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Kurth?
33 games by Uwe Kurth 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.