Prepare against Erwin Kaliski
DEU · World #12,107 classical · FIDE ID 24621641
Our database contains 158 games by Erwin Kaliski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Kaliski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Kaliski 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 | 2,140 | 2,266 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 68 | 51 | 39 | 43.0% |
| As White | 85 | 37 | 28 | 20 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Kaliski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Kaliski's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kaliski usually continues c3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kaliski usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Kaliski usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 95.3% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Erwin Kaliski's chess games
All 158 games by Erwin Kaliski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 68 wins, 51 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Andreas Heimann | 2,606 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | A93 |
| Mar 2015 | Marcos Camacho Collados | 2,440 | Hessenliga 1415 | C41 |
| Sep 2021 | Muhamed Boric | 2,365 | Hessenliga 1921 | B05 |
| May 2009 | Klaus Klundt | 2,347 | ch-Frankfurt | C00 |
| Apr 2014 | Horst Alber | 2,296 | Hessenliga 1314 | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,091 |
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,349 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Kaliski's chess games?
158 games by Erwin Kaliski, from Jan 2005 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 Erwin Kaliski has played.
What does Erwin Kaliski play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Erwin Kaliski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Kaliski answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Erwin Kaliski play as White?
As White, Erwin Kaliski's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Kaliski play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Kaliski most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Erwin Kaliski's FIDE rating?
Erwin Kaliski is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Erwin Kaliski played?
Our database contains 158 games by Erwin Kaliski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 51 draws, 39 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Kaliski?
158 games by Erwin Kaliski 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.