Prepare against Alexander Kitze
FM · DEU · World #5,472 classical · FIDE ID 12914827
Our database contains 209 games by Alexander Kitze, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kitze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kitze 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 | 2,261 | 2,316 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,277 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,284 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 92 | 56 | 61 | 44.0% |
| As White | 103 | 53 | 26 | 24 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 39 | 30 | 37 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kitze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kitze's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 62.1% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 36.9% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kitze usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 68.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kitze usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kitze usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kitze usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 97.0% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Alexander Kitze's chess games
All 209 games by Alexander Kitze in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 56 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,542 | Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | A07 |
| Nov 2025 | Aras Vardanyan | 2,366 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | D85 |
| Jan 2024 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,347 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | B52 |
| Jul 2017 | Ingo Cordts | 2,259 | 40th Ghent Eastman Open | C54 |
| May 2014 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,250 | Berlin Spring Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,955 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,278 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - OPEN | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kitze's chess games?
209 games by Alexander Kitze, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Kitze has played.
What does Alexander Kitze play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Alexander Kitze opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kitze answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kitze play as White?
As White, Alexander Kitze's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kitze play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kitze most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Alexander Kitze's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kitze is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (May 2024).
How many games has Alexander Kitze played?
Our database contains 209 games by Alexander Kitze, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 56 draws, 61 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kitze?
209 games by Alexander Kitze 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.