Prepare against Eike Kehrel
DEU · World #27,695 classical · FIDE ID 4680642
Our database contains 48 games by Eike Kehrel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eike Kehrel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eike Kehrel 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 | 2,000 | 2,077 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eike Kehrel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eike Kehrel's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 45.8% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kehrel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Eike Kehrel's chess games
All 48 games by Eike Kehrel 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Mark Helbig | 2,362 | Enger Knappen Cup Open A | D11 |
| Dec 2009 | Christoph Dahmen | 2,101 | Enger Knappen Cup Open A | B34 |
| Dec 2009 | Reinhard Geisler | 1,966 | Enger Knappen Cup Open A | A43 |
| Dec 2009 | Daniel Kopp | 1,928 | Enger Knappen Cup Open A | A57 |
| Dec 2021 | Helmut Reitz | 1,682 | Bremen Silvester Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| GER Open U18 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Enger Knappen Cup Open A | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,109 |
| 5th Assisi Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,794 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eike Kehrel's chess games?
48 games by Eike Kehrel, 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 Eike Kehrel has played.
What does Eike Kehrel play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Eike Kehrel opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eike Kehrel answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Eike Kehrel play as White?
As White, Eike Kehrel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eike Kehrel play as Black?
As Black, Eike Kehrel most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Eike Kehrel's FIDE rating?
Eike Kehrel is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Eike Kehrel played?
Our database contains 48 games by Eike Kehrel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eike Kehrel?
48 games by Eike Kehrel 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.