Prepare against Achim Kriesch
DEU · World #48,540 classical · FIDE ID 4657071
Our database contains 43 games by Achim Kriesch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Achim Kriesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Kriesch 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 | 1,899 | 1,987 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Kriesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Kriesch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kriesch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kriesch usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kriesch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Achim Kriesch's chess games
All 43 games by Achim Kriesch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Gregor Salzberg | 2,120 | 2nd Bad Zwesten Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,270 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Bad Zwesten Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,137 |
| 1st Bad Zwesten Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Braunfels Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,275 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,102 |
| 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Kriesch's chess games?
43 games by Achim Kriesch, from Oct 2005 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 Achim Kriesch has played.
What does Achim Kriesch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Achim Kriesch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Kriesch answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Achim Kriesch play as White?
As White, Achim Kriesch's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Kriesch play as Black?
As Black, Achim Kriesch most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Achim Kriesch's FIDE rating?
Achim Kriesch is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Achim Kriesch played?
Our database contains 43 games by Achim Kriesch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Kriesch?
43 games by Achim Kriesch 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.