Prepare against Caius Emilian Kempe
DEU · World #16,191 classical · FIDE ID 16246861
When preparing against Caius Emilian Kempe, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Caius Emilian Kempe, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Caius Emilian Kempe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caius Emilian Kempe 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 | 2,093 | 2,128 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,945 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 91 | 49 | 85 | 40.4% |
| As White | 118 | 48 | 28 | 42 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 43 | 21 | 43 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caius Emilian Kempe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caius Emilian Kempe's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 74.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 11.9% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.8% | 81.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.9% | 92.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kempe usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kempe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kempe usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kempe usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Kempe usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kempe usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| e6 | 31 | 43.1% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
Caius Emilian Kempe's chess games
All 225 games by Caius Emilian Kempe in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 91 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Julian Kranzl | 2,273 | 43rd St Veit Open | A20 |
| Jul 2024 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,242 | 37th Schwarzach Open | B13 |
| Jul 2022 | Johannes Sucher | 2,164 | 41st St Veit Open | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Hector Giacomini | 2,124 | 43rd Arco Open | D15 |
| Nov 2021 | Roland Schreiner | 2,104 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 1,859 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1,746 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2020 | 16 | 11 | 1,860 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1,772 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,699 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 1,688 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caius Emilian Kempe's chess games?
225 games by Caius Emilian Kempe, from Aug 2017 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 Caius Emilian Kempe has played.
What does Caius Emilian Kempe play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Caius Emilian Kempe opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caius Emilian Kempe answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Caius Emilian Kempe play as White?
As White, Caius Emilian Kempe's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caius Emilian Kempe play as Black?
As Black, Caius Emilian Kempe most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Caius Emilian Kempe's FIDE rating?
Caius Emilian Kempe is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Caius Emilian Kempe played?
Our database contains 225 games by Caius Emilian Kempe, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caius Emilian Kempe?
225 games by Caius Emilian Kempe 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.