Prepare against Alfred Kiefel
DEU · World #126,706 classical · FIDE ID 34609512
When preparing against Alfred Kiefel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Alfred Kiefel, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Kiefel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Kiefel 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 | 1,656 | 1,714 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 27.0% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Kiefel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Kiefel's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kiefel usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kiefel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kiefel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Alfred Kiefel's chess games
All 63 games by Alfred Kiefel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Bjorn Poppe | 2,136 | ch-Niederbayern | D85 |
| Apr 2000 | Konrad Bieringer | 2,014 | 8th Passau Open | D05 |
| Apr 2000 | Ottokar Baxa | 1,422 | 8th Passau Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| chB-Niederbayern | 1995 | 9 | 5 | – |
| NB Open | 1992 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 1,846 |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
| 3rd Passau Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Kiefel's chess games?
63 games by Alfred Kiefel, from Oct 2022 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 Kiefel has played.
What does Alfred Kiefel play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Alfred Kiefel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Kiefel answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alfred Kiefel play as White?
As White, Alfred Kiefel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Kiefel play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Kiefel most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Alfred Kiefel's FIDE rating?
Alfred Kiefel is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Alfred Kiefel played?
Our database contains 63 games by Alfred Kiefel, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Kiefel?
63 games by Alfred Kiefel 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.