Prepare against Almar Kaid
FM · DEU · World #4,597 classical · FIDE ID 4633261
Our database contains 359 games by Almar Kaid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Almar Kaid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Almar Kaid 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 | 2,285 | 2,302 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,257 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,275 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 133 | 154 | 72 | 37.0% |
| As White | 192 | 78 | 83 | 31 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 167 | 55 | 71 | 41 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Almar Kaid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Almar Kaid's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 102 | 52.3% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 48 | 24.6% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 43 | 22.1% | 62.8% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kaid usually continues g3 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kaid usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kaid usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kaid usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kaid usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kaid usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 73.2% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 25.6% | 69.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 67.3% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
Almar Kaid's chess games
All 359 games by Almar Kaid in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 133 wins, 154 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 41 | 15/22/4 | 36.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 1/13/2 | 6.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,435 | Oberliga Nord N 1213 | A40 |
| Jan 1998 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,400 | 4th Crailsheim Open | A07 |
| Feb 2003 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,397 | BL2-West 0203 | E08 |
| Mar 2004 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,372 | — | A13 |
| Nov 2005 | Simon T Buckley | 2,338 | chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 1999 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-NRW U20 | 1998 | 17 | 10 | 2,184 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-NRW U18 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,399 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,415 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Almar Kaid's chess games?
359 games by Almar Kaid, from Apr 2003 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 Almar Kaid has played.
What does Almar Kaid play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Almar Kaid opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Almar Kaid answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Almar Kaid play as White?
As White, Almar Kaid's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Almar Kaid play as Black?
As Black, Almar Kaid most often plays: Horwitz Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Almar Kaid's FIDE rating?
Almar Kaid is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Almar Kaid played?
Our database contains 359 games by Almar Kaid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 154 draws, 72 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Almar Kaid?
359 games by Almar Kaid 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.