Prepare against Wolfgang Kuecher
Austria · World #17,985 classical · FIDE ID 1617435
Our database contains 209 games by Wolfgang Kuecher, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kuecher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kuecher 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 | 2,146 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,142 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 58 | 76 | 75 | 27.8% |
| As White | 101 | 32 | 39 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 26 | 37 | 45 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kuecher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kuecher's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 63.4% | 51.6% |
| g3 | 22 | 21.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues Bg2 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kuecher usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 44 | 81.5% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.4% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Kuecher's chess games
All 209 games by Wolfgang Kuecher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 58 wins, 76 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 14/23/19 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Max Hess | 2,326 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | E68 |
| Apr 2020 | Florian Mostbauer | 2,309 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | D11 |
| Oct 2021 | Alman Durakovic | 2,298 | chT2W-AUT 2122 | A46 |
| Apr 2020 | Anton Postl | 2,290 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Herbert Wohlfahrt | 2,285 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,104 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kuecher's chess games?
209 games by Wolfgang Kuecher, from Jul 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 Wolfgang Kuecher has played.
What does Wolfgang Kuecher play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kuecher opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.g3 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kuecher answers 1...g6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kuecher play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kuecher's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kuecher play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kuecher most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Wolfgang Kuecher's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kuecher is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Wolfgang Kuecher played?
Our database contains 209 games by Wolfgang Kuecher, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 76 draws, 75 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kuecher?
209 games by Wolfgang Kuecher 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.