Prepare against Bernd Kievelitz
DEU · World #59,427 classical · FIDE ID 4602544
Our database contains 577 games by Bernd Kievelitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Kievelitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Kievelitz 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 | 1,858 | 2,119 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 577 | 185 | 197 | 195 | 32.1% |
| As White | 285 | 106 | 95 | 84 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 292 | 79 | 102 | 111 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Kievelitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Kievelitz's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 284 | 99.6% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kievelitz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kievelitz usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kievelitz usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Kievelitz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 98.9% | 45.1% |
Bernd Kievelitz's chess games
All 577 games by Bernd Kievelitz 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: 185 wins, 197 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 63 | 23/17/23 | 36.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 11/17/13 | 26.8% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 105 | 31/30/44 | 29.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Diego Suarez Pousa | 2,345 | 16th Berliner Sommer | A17 |
| Jan 1996 | Radoslav Dolezal | 2,270 | Decin Open | B38 |
| May 2000 | Daniel Antok | 2,143 | Budapest FS05 FM | E02 |
| May 2000 | Gyula Bordas | 2,132 | Budapest FS05 FM | A33 |
| Jan 1995 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 2,115 | 3rd Casino Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 1,946 |
| 10th Berlin Open | 2005 | 14 | 10 | 2,017 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| Decin Open A | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Forli Open | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Kievelitz's chess games?
577 games by Bernd Kievelitz, 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 Bernd Kievelitz has played.
What does Bernd Kievelitz play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Bernd Kievelitz opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Kievelitz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games).
What openings does Bernd Kievelitz play as White?
As White, Bernd Kievelitz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (63 games, 36.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (33 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Kievelitz play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Kievelitz most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Bernd Kievelitz's FIDE rating?
Bernd Kievelitz is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bernd Kievelitz played?
Our database contains 577 games by Bernd Kievelitz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 197 draws, 195 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Kievelitz?
577 games by Bernd Kievelitz 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.