Prepare against Wilfried Kuran
Austria · World #63,347 classical · FIDE ID 1618164
When preparing against Wilfried Kuran, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 87 games by Wilfried Kuran, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Kuran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Kuran 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 | 1,844 | 2,012 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,886 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 38 | 7 | 42 | 43.7% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Kuran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Kuran's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 92.7% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kuran usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kuran usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kuran usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kuran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Wilfried Kuran's chess games
All 87 games by Wilfried Kuran in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Martin Schneider | 2,074 | ch-Oberoesterreich Open | B57 |
| Aug 2009 | Frank Kunow | 2,032 | Schwarzach Open B | A46 |
| Sep 2004 | Franz Koelldorfer | 1,943 | Graz Open B | A54 |
| Aug 2019 | Simon Reitinger | 1,942 | ch-Taufkirchen Innviertler 21st | C78 |
| Dec 2015 | Norbert Fruehauf | 1,926 | Niederbayernliga 1516 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,951 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,769 |
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 1,906 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,989 |
| Niederbayernliga 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Kuran's chess games?
87 games by Wilfried Kuran, from Oct 2004 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 Wilfried Kuran has played.
What does Wilfried Kuran play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Wilfried Kuran opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Kuran answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Kuran play as White?
As White, Wilfried Kuran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Kuran play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Kuran most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Wilfried Kuran's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Kuran is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Wilfried Kuran played?
Our database contains 87 games by Wilfried Kuran, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Kuran?
87 games by Wilfried Kuran 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.