Prepare against Claude Kaber
Luxembourg · World #19,884 classical · FIDE ID 4000463
Our database contains 130 games by Claude Kaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Kaber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Kaber 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 | 2,058 | 2,212 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,150 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 57 | 30 | 43 | 43.8% |
| As White | 70 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 13 | 23 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Kaber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Kaber's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kaber usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kaber usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kaber usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Claude Kaber's chess games
All 130 games by Claude Kaber 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: 57 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Boris Prizker | 2,500 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Joseph Feller | 2,255 | Luxembourg Open | C30 |
| Oct 2011 | Claude Wagener | 2,247 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | C02 |
| Jan 1993 | Volker Weil | 2,240 | Neuwied Open | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Hammes | 2,215 | Neuwied Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 18 | 11 | 2,027 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 14 | 8 | 2,425 |
| Neuwied Open | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,310 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 9 | 2,446 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,240 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Kaber's chess games?
130 games by Claude Kaber, 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 Claude Kaber has played.
What does Claude Kaber play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Claude Kaber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Kaber answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Claude Kaber play as White?
As White, Claude Kaber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Kaber play as Black?
As Black, Claude Kaber most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Claude Kaber's FIDE rating?
Claude Kaber is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Claude Kaber played?
Our database contains 130 games by Claude Kaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Kaber?
130 games by Claude Kaber 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.