Prepare against Willi Kuhlenbaeumer
DEU · World #27,979 classical · FIDE ID 4631285
Our database contains 157 games by Willi Kuhlenbaeumer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willi Kuhlenbaeumer 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 | 1,998 | 2,165 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 58 | 46 | 53 | 36.9% |
| As White | 75 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 20 | 31 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 78.7% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kuhlenbaeumer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's chess games
All 157 games by Willi Kuhlenbaeumer 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: 58 wins, 46 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Reinhard Funke | 2,236 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | B63 |
| Nov 2003 | Michael Schugal | 2,146 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | B76 |
| Apr 2004 | Christian Rebber | 2,136 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | C14 |
| Mar 2008 | Eike Hegemann | 2,123 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | C19 |
| Jan 2006 | Manfred Boecker | 2,050 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,970 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,871 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's chess games?
157 games by Willi Kuhlenbaeumer, 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 Willi Kuhlenbaeumer has played.
What does Willi Kuhlenbaeumer play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Willi Kuhlenbaeumer opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willi Kuhlenbaeumer answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Willi Kuhlenbaeumer play as White?
As White, Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willi Kuhlenbaeumer play as Black?
As Black, Willi Kuhlenbaeumer most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Willi Kuhlenbaeumer's FIDE rating?
Willi Kuhlenbaeumer is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Willi Kuhlenbaeumer played?
Our database contains 157 games by Willi Kuhlenbaeumer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 46 draws, 53 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willi Kuhlenbaeumer?
157 games by Willi Kuhlenbaeumer 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.