Prepare against Daniel Kelm
DEU · World #47,987 classical · FIDE ID 12917095
Our database contains 52 games by Daniel Kelm, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kelm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kelm 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 | 1,901 | 1,952 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,952 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kelm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kelm's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kelm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kelm usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kelm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kelm usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kelm usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Kelm's chess games
All 52 games by Daniel Kelm in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Bernhard Weber | 2,138 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A54 |
| Jul 2015 | Ankit Majhi | 2,136 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E90 |
| Jul 2017 | Martin Werner | 2,036 | 9th Vellmar Open | D02 |
| Feb 2019 | Bernd Holze | 1,930 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Nils Magnus Kuhlmann | 1,917 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Masters | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,738 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,003 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,866 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,723 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kelm's chess games?
52 games by Daniel Kelm, from Nov 2010 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 Daniel Kelm has played.
What does Daniel Kelm play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daniel Kelm opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kelm answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kelm play as White?
As White, Daniel Kelm's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kelm play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kelm most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Daniel Kelm's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kelm is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Daniel Kelm played?
Our database contains 52 games by Daniel Kelm, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kelm?
52 games by Daniel Kelm 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.