Prepare against Alexander Kempf
DEU · World #37,493 classical · FIDE ID 24638749
When preparing against Alexander Kempf, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 138 games by Alexander Kempf, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kempf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kempf 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 57 | 23 | 58 | 41.3% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 11 | 28 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 29 | 12 | 30 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kempf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kempf's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 89.6% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.4% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kempf usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kempf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kempf usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Kempf usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kempf usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kempf usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 6.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Kempf's chess games
All 138 games by Alexander Kempf in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 57 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Diehm | 2,111 | 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | B32 |
| Jun 2011 | Leander Fink | 2,105 | 6th Main Vogelsberg Open | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Harald Skarke | 2,049 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | B41 |
| Jul 2012 | Dirk Roehlich | 2,012 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B70 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephan Gutacker | 2,000 | 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 7th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,665 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,677 |
| ch-Main Vogelsberg | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kempf's chess games?
138 games by Alexander Kempf, from Oct 2006 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 Alexander Kempf has played.
What does Alexander Kempf play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Alexander Kempf opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kempf answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kempf play as White?
As White, Alexander Kempf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kempf play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kempf most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Alexander Kempf's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kempf is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Kempf played?
Our database contains 138 games by Alexander Kempf, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kempf?
138 games by Alexander Kempf 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.