Prepare against Fritz Kirch
DEU · World #60,849 classical · FIDE ID 16255186
When preparing against Fritz Kirch, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Fritz Kirch, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fritz Kirch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fritz Kirch 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 | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 18.9% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fritz Kirch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fritz Kirch's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 32.4% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kirch usually continues a3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kirch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kirch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Kirch usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kirch usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 40.0% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Fritz Kirch's chess games
All 53 games by Fritz Kirch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Manfred Lutzky | 1,807 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | A00 |
| Jan 2009 | Ronald Ziegler | 1,770 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 0809 | B02 |
| Oct 2005 | Roland Heinrichmeier | 1,715 | Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0506 | C44 |
| Jan 2008 | Rene Hess | 1,620 | Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0708 | A41 |
| Oct 2008 | Klaus Schoebel | 1,563 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 0809 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,766 |
| chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,668 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,711 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,729 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B1 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,456 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,504 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fritz Kirch's chess games?
53 games by Fritz Kirch, from Feb 2019 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 Fritz Kirch has played.
What does Fritz Kirch play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Fritz Kirch opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games), 1.c3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fritz Kirch answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Fritz Kirch play as White?
As White, Fritz Kirch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fritz Kirch play as Black?
As Black, Fritz Kirch most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Fritz Kirch's FIDE rating?
Fritz Kirch is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fritz Kirch played?
Our database contains 53 games by Fritz Kirch, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fritz Kirch?
53 games by Fritz Kirch 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.