Prepare against Erwin Kalle
NLD · World #11,084 classical · FIDE ID 1045504
Our database contains 161 games by Erwin Kalle, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Kalle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Kalle 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 | 2,153 | 2,174 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,024 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 49 | 43 | 69 | 30.4% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 21 | 24 | 41 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Kalle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Kalle's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 84.0% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kalle usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kalle usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kalle usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Kalle usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kalle usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kalle usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 57.4% | 46.8% |
| e6 | 17 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 20.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Erwin Kalle's chess games
All 161 games by Erwin Kalle in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Esper Van Baar | 2,248 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | B51 |
| Sep 2025 | I Polak | 2,207 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B90 |
| Apr 2017 | Simon Elgersma | 2,189 | ch-NED U18/20 | C07 |
| May 2015 | Midas Ratsma | 2,182 | ch-NED U21 | C07 |
| May 2016 | Alik Tikranian | 2,153 | ch-NED U18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-NED U18/20 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,819 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Kalle's chess games?
161 games by Erwin Kalle, from Sep 2013 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 Kalle has played.
What does Erwin Kalle play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Erwin Kalle opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Kalle answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Erwin Kalle play as White?
As White, Erwin Kalle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Kalle play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Kalle most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Erwin Kalle's FIDE rating?
Erwin Kalle is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Erwin Kalle played?
Our database contains 161 games by Erwin Kalle, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Kalle?
161 games by Erwin Kalle 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.