Prepare against Gerhard Kiefer
FM · DEU · World #11,455 classical · FIDE ID 4606965
When preparing against Gerhard Kiefer, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 527 games by Gerhard Kiefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Kiefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Kiefer 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 | 2,148 | 2,306 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,271 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 211 | 178 | 138 | 40.0% |
| As White | 276 | 125 | 88 | 63 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 251 | 86 | 90 | 75 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Kiefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Kiefer's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 95.7% | 61.2% |
| a4 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kiefer usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kiefer usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kiefer usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 99.0% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 90.4% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.4% | 42.9% |
Gerhard Kiefer's chess games
All 527 games by Gerhard Kiefer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 211 wins, 178 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 41 | 18/11/12 | 43.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/18/6 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,470 | chT-SUI | B82 |
| Jan 1988 | Osman Palos | 2,440 | Badenweiler Open | B43 |
| Feb 1986 | Helmut Reefschlaeger | 2,390 | Bundesliga 1985-86 | C15 |
| Jan 2000 | Guntram Gaertner | 2,389 | chT-SUI | B33 |
| Jun 2017 | Clemens Werner | 2,348 | GER CupT Baden Seniors final | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1984 | 45 | 23 | 2,278 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,255 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,313 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1988 | 15 | 10 | 2,542 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 7 | 2,335 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 13 | 7 | 2,326 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Kiefer's chess games?
527 games by Gerhard Kiefer, from Apr 2003 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 Gerhard Kiefer has played.
What does Gerhard Kiefer play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Gerhard Kiefer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.a4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Kiefer answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Kiefer play as White?
As White, Gerhard Kiefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Kiefer play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Kiefer most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Gerhard Kiefer's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Kiefer is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Gerhard Kiefer played?
Our database contains 527 games by Gerhard Kiefer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 178 draws, 138 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Kiefer?
527 games by Gerhard Kiefer 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.