Prepare against Alfred Kerber
Austria · World #50,969 classical · FIDE ID 1610570
When preparing against Alfred Kerber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (59%).
Our database contains 62 games by Alfred Kerber, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Kerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Kerber 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 | 1,889 | 2,134 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,978 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 13 | 10 | 39 | 21.0% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Kerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Kerber's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 27.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kerber usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kerber usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kerber usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Alfred Kerber's chess games
All 62 games by Alfred Kerber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Martin Maux | 2,114 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | B07 |
| Jan 2005 | Matthias Marchhart | 2,111 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | B20 |
| Mar 1999 | Romed Kapferer | 2,080 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | C44 |
| Mar 1999 | Stanimir Stanojevic | 2,075 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | C63 |
| Mar 2000 | Wilfried Spiegel | 1,928 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 2 | 1,883 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2W-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 1,916 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,996 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,897 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,659 |
| 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Kerber's chess games?
62 games by Alfred Kerber, from Jul 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 Alfred Kerber has played.
What does Alfred Kerber play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Alfred Kerber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Kerber answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...b5 (12% of games).
What openings does Alfred Kerber play as White?
As White, Alfred Kerber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Kerber play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Kerber most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Alfred Kerber's FIDE rating?
Alfred Kerber is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alfred Kerber played?
Our database contains 62 games by Alfred Kerber, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Kerber?
62 games by Alfred Kerber 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.