Prepare against Andreas Kessler
DEU · World #15,053 classical · FIDE ID 4610911
When preparing against Andreas Kessler, expect 1.d4 in 28% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 43.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Andreas Kessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Kessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Kessler 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 | 2,105 | 2,190 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,221 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,118 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 98 | 77 | 69 | 40.2% |
| As White | 123 | 53 | 41 | 29 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 121 | 45 | 36 | 40 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Kessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Kessler's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 28.5% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 26 | 21.1% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 17.9% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 13.8% | 55.9% |
| f4 | 11 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kessler usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kessler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 25.5% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 21.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 21.6% | 81.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 45.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 27.5% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Andreas Kessler's chess games
All 244 games by Andreas Kessler 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: 98 wins, 77 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Ruediger Seger | 2,412 | 82nd ch-GER | B19 |
| Jul 2010 | Boris Prizker | 2,286 | 2nd Rheinland Pfalz Open | C11 |
| Jan 1992 | Herbert Pfeiffer | 2,280 | chB-Oberschwaben | C44 |
| Oct 2012 | Claude Wagener | 2,247 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B27 |
| Jan 2002 | Valentin Kuklin | 2,236 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2018 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-RL A | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,028 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| ch-RLPF | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-SVR MTA 34th | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Kessler's chess games?
244 games by Andreas Kessler, 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 Andreas Kessler has played.
What does Andreas Kessler play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Andreas Kessler opens with 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Kessler answers 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Andreas Kessler play as White?
As White, Andreas Kessler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Kessler play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Kessler most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Andreas Kessler's FIDE rating?
Andreas Kessler is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Andreas Kessler played?
Our database contains 244 games by Andreas Kessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 77 draws, 69 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Kessler?
244 games by Andreas Kessler 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.