Prepare against Felix Kipman
Austria · World #76,966 classical · FIDE ID 1653105
When preparing against Felix Kipman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Felix Kipman, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Kipman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Kipman 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 | 1,799 | 1,827 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,807 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,779 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 2 | 27 | 27.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Kipman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Kipman's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kipman usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kipman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kipman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Felix Kipman's chess games
All 40 games by Felix Kipman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Josef Kainz | 2,005 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B23 |
| Apr 2020 | Zeljko Kuzmanovic | 1,811 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B08 |
| Apr 2020 | Herbert Virag | 1,772 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B23 |
| Apr 2020 | Dietmar Haemmerle | 1,762 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C01 |
| Apr 2020 | Karl-Heinz Staudacher | 1,734 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,437 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,602 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,394 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Kipman's chess games?
40 games by Felix Kipman, from Dec 2017 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 Felix Kipman has played.
What does Felix Kipman play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Felix Kipman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Kipman answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Felix Kipman play as White?
As White, Felix Kipman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Kipman play as Black?
As Black, Felix Kipman most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Felix Kipman's FIDE rating?
Felix Kipman is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Felix Kipman played?
Our database contains 40 games by Felix Kipman, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Kipman?
40 games by Felix Kipman 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.