Prepare against Beat Kern
CHE · World #124,314 classical · FIDE ID 829072
When preparing against Beat Kern, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Beat Kern, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Beat Kern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Beat Kern 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 | 1,661 | 1,723 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 24 | 34 | 69 | 18.9% |
| As White | 65 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 8 | 15 | 39 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Beat Kern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Beat Kern's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 66.2% | 36.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kern usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kern usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 37.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
Beat Kern's chess games
All 127 games by Beat Kern in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Maximilian Pfaltz | 2,019 | 46th Arco Open | A04 |
| Oct 2009 | Stefano Orlandi | 1,948 | 31st Arco Open | A85 |
| Oct 2010 | Massimo Buglisi | 1,875 | 32nd Arco Open | E97 |
| Oct 2015 | Antonio Pipitone | 1,854 | 37th Arco Open | C41 |
| Oct 2007 | Roberta De Nisi | 1,845 | 29th Arco Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,629 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,786 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,588 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,544 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,517 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Beat Kern's chess games?
127 games by Beat Kern, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Beat Kern has played.
What does Beat Kern play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Beat Kern opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Beat Kern answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Beat Kern play as White?
As White, Beat Kern's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Beat Kern play as Black?
As Black, Beat Kern most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Beat Kern's FIDE rating?
Beat Kern is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (May 2024).
How many games has Beat Kern played?
Our database contains 127 games by Beat Kern, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Beat Kern?
127 games by Beat Kern 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.