Prepare against Edgar Kais
DEU · World #38,905 classical · FIDE ID 4637470
When preparing against Edgar Kais, expect 1.Nf3 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%).
Our database contains 185 games by Edgar Kais, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Kais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Kais 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 | 1,940 | 2,129 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 63 | 55 | 67 | 34.1% |
| As White | 96 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 25 | 26 | 38 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Kais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Kais's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 31.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 30.2% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 22.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kais usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kais usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kais usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Kais usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kais usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kais usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 37.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Edgar Kais's chess games
All 185 games by Edgar Kais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Thomas Schlager | 2,262 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | D32 |
| Apr 2009 | Udo Duessel | 2,258 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | B17 |
| Aug 2010 | Markus Tillmann | 2,200 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | D97 |
| Dec 2011 | Torsten Schulte | 2,188 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | E01 |
| Feb 2008 | Bernd Schmider | 2,175 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberschwaben | 1994 | 20 | 8 | – |
| Goetzis Open | 1996 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,185 |
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1995 | 14 | 11 | – |
| ch-Baden | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Kais's chess games?
185 games by Edgar Kais, from Apr 2003 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 Edgar Kais has played.
What does Edgar Kais play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Edgar Kais opens with 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Kais answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Edgar Kais play as White?
As White, Edgar Kais's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Kais play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Kais most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Edgar Kais's FIDE rating?
Edgar Kais is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Edgar Kais played?
Our database contains 185 games by Edgar Kais, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Kais?
185 games by Edgar Kais 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.