Prepare against Emanuel Kaufmann
DEU · World #78,164 classical · FIDE ID 533027781
When preparing against Emanuel Kaufmann, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 59 games by Emanuel Kaufmann, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Kaufmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Kaufmann 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 | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,836 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,882 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 35 | 2 | 22 | 59.3% |
| As White | 31 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues f4 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Emanuel Kaufmann's chess games
All 59 games by Emanuel Kaufmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - 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: 35 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | King's Gambit | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Magnus Ermitsch | 1,819 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Tim Jathe | 1,766 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | C62 |
| Apr 2020 | Srihari Krishnachandran | 1,748 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | D06 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Borgert | 1,719 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor3 | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Matthias Heiligtag | 1,700 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,717 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 1,837 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,320 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor3 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,532 |
| DSOL 08 Liga Gr D 1st | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,394 |
| DSOL 08 Liga Final 1st | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Kaufmann's chess games?
59 games by Emanuel Kaufmann, from May 2025 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 Emanuel Kaufmann has played.
What does Emanuel Kaufmann play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Emanuel Kaufmann opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Kaufmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Kaufmann play as White?
As White, Emanuel Kaufmann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Kaufmann play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Kaufmann most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Emanuel Kaufmann's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Kaufmann is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emanuel Kaufmann played?
Our database contains 59 games by Emanuel Kaufmann, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (59.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Kaufmann?
59 games by Emanuel Kaufmann 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.