Prepare against Christian Kieffer
France · World #19,731 classical · FIDE ID 622958
Our database contains 162 games by Christian Kieffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Kieffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Kieffer 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 | 2,059 | 2,200 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,111 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 53 | 43 | 66 | 32.7% |
| As White | 87 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 18 | 37 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Kieffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Kieffer's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 95.4% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kieffer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 72.1% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Christian Kieffer's chess games
All 162 games by Christian Kieffer 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: 53 wins, 43 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,407 | 22nd Cappelle Open | E74 |
| Dec 2005 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,371 | Bethune Open 26th | C00 |
| Dec 2010 | Bastien Dubessay | 2,336 | 31st Bethune Open | B88 |
| Oct 2009 | Tatiana Fatianova | 2,302 | 24th Le Touquet Open A | C41 |
| Oct 2009 | Yana Melnikova | 2,288 | 24th Le Touquet Open A | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,065 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 24th Le Touquet Open A | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Kieffer's chess games?
162 games by Christian Kieffer, 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 Christian Kieffer has played.
What does Christian Kieffer play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Christian Kieffer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Kieffer answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Christian Kieffer play as White?
As White, Christian Kieffer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Kieffer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Kieffer most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Christian Kieffer's FIDE rating?
Christian Kieffer is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Christian Kieffer played?
Our database contains 162 games by Christian Kieffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 43 draws, 66 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Kieffer?
162 games by Christian Kieffer 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.