Prepare against Anatole Kieffer
France · World #21,358 classical · FIDE ID 20650027
When preparing against Anatole Kieffer, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Anatole Kieffer, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatole Kieffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatole Kieffer 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 | 2,046 | 2,270 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 40 | 14 | 35 | 44.9% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 95.3% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Anatole Kieffer's chess games
All 89 games by Anatole Kieffer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Marc Kirszenberg | 2,206 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | E61 |
| May 2020 | Arnaud Denjoy | 2,166 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E61 |
| May 2020 | Simon Roussel | 2,140 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | C55 |
| May 2016 | Pierre-Basile Coiffait | 2,115 | chT-FRA U20 Top | B01 |
| May 2020 | Antonio 1963 Rodriguez Rodriguez | 2,112 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,971 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,139 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpB 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,689 |
| chTB-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,748 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,483 |
| Glorney Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,091 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatole Kieffer's chess games?
89 games by Anatole Kieffer, from Sep 2010 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 Anatole Kieffer has played.
What does Anatole Kieffer play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Anatole Kieffer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatole Kieffer answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anatole Kieffer play as White?
As White, Anatole Kieffer's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatole Kieffer play as Black?
As Black, Anatole Kieffer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Anatole Kieffer's FIDE rating?
Anatole Kieffer is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Anatole Kieffer played?
Our database contains 89 games by Anatole Kieffer, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatole Kieffer?
89 games by Anatole Kieffer 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.