Prepare against Elmar Kaiser
DEU · World #13,364 classical · FIDE ID 4653416
Our database contains 130 games by Elmar Kaiser, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elmar Kaiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmar Kaiser 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 | 2,124 | 2,218 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 39 | 25 | 66 | 30.0% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 9 | 36 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmar Kaiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmar Kaiser's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 55.9% | 32.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.2% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 32.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 34.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
Elmar Kaiser's chess games
All 130 games by Elmar Kaiser in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Leonid Milov | 2,472 | 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C84 |
| Aug 2011 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,469 | 20th Dresden ZMD Open | A08 |
| Jul 2014 | Drazen Muse | 2,407 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B17 |
| May 2013 | Stefan Buecker | 2,315 | ch-Baden | A88 |
| Dec 2016 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,307 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2014 | 25 | 12 | 2,182 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-Baden AT4 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 18th Boeblingen Open | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmar Kaiser's chess games?
130 games by Elmar Kaiser, from Oct 2004 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 Elmar Kaiser has played.
What does Elmar Kaiser play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Elmar Kaiser opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmar Kaiser answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Elmar Kaiser play as White?
As White, Elmar Kaiser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmar Kaiser play as Black?
As Black, Elmar Kaiser most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Elmar Kaiser's FIDE rating?
Elmar Kaiser is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Elmar Kaiser played?
Our database contains 130 games by Elmar Kaiser, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmar Kaiser?
130 games by Elmar Kaiser 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.