Prepare against Felix Kayser
DEU · World #17,160 classical · FIDE ID 4694759
When preparing against Felix Kayser, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Felix Kayser, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Felix Kayser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Kayser 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 | 2,084 | 2,220 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 99 | 79 | 83 | 37.9% |
| As White | 140 | 55 | 41 | 44 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 121 | 44 | 38 | 39 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Kayser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Kayser's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 92.1% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.0% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kayser usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kayser usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kayser usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kayser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kayser usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kayser usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 52.7% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 24 | 43.6% | 52.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 66.7% |
Felix Kayser's chess games
All 261 games by Felix Kayser in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Oct 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: 99 wins, 79 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D92 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Klaus Berg | 2,434 | 8th ch-EU | D27 |
| Jun 2011 | Kai Wornath | 2,408 | ch-Frankfurt | D78 |
| Jun 2006 | Klaus Klundt | 2,392 | 9th Rhein Main Open | B22 |
| Mar 2014 | Thomas Bohn | 2,350 | BL2-West 1314 | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Viktor Bunda | 2,305 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Kayser's chess games?
261 games by Felix Kayser, from Jul 2003 to Oct 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 Felix Kayser has played.
What does Felix Kayser play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Felix Kayser opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Kayser answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Felix Kayser play as White?
As White, Felix Kayser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Kayser play as Black?
As Black, Felix Kayser most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Felix Kayser's FIDE rating?
Felix Kayser is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Felix Kayser played?
Our database contains 261 games by Felix Kayser, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 79 draws, 83 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Kayser?
261 games by Felix Kayser 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.