Prepare against Andre Kienitz
DEU · World #14,856 classical · FIDE ID 24609064
When preparing against Andre Kienitz, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Andre Kienitz, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andre Kienitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Kienitz 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 | 2,108 | 2,237 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,106 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,129 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 73 | 72 | 65 | 34.8% |
| As White | 107 | 40 | 35 | 32 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 33 | 37 | 33 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Kienitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Kienitz's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 76.6% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 11.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.4% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kienitz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 63.0% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.2% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Andre Kienitz's chess games
All 210 games by Andre Kienitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 73 wins, 72 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Erik Zude | 2,409 | 24th Cappelle Open | E11 |
| Aug 2003 | Igor Eismont | 2,325 | 14th Recklinghausen Open | B11 |
| Jun 2025 | Timo Kueppers | 2,295 | 17th BPB Limburg Open | B52 |
| May 2005 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,252 | Solingen Open A | A29 |
| Aug 2003 | Rainer Woller | 2,220 | 14th Recklinghausen Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 13 | 2,041 |
| ch-Niederrhein U20 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 2,197 |
| ch-DUE Verband | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| 37th Metz Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 19th Kiel Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Kienitz's chess games?
210 games by Andre Kienitz, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 Andre Kienitz has played.
What does Andre Kienitz play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Andre Kienitz opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Kienitz answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Andre Kienitz play as White?
As White, Andre Kienitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Kienitz play as Black?
As Black, Andre Kienitz most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Andre Kienitz's FIDE rating?
Andre Kienitz is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Andre Kienitz played?
Our database contains 210 games by Andre Kienitz, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 72 draws, 65 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Kienitz?
210 games by Andre Kienitz 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.