Prepare against Hansjuerg Kaenel
IM · CHE · World #6,001 classical · FIDE ID 1300440
When preparing against Hansjuerg Kaenel, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,013 games by Hansjuerg Kaenel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hansjuerg Kaenel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hansjuerg Kaenel 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 | 2,247 | 2,392 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,013 | 373 | 369 | 271 | 36.8% |
| As White | 496 | 211 | 182 | 103 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 517 | 162 | 187 | 168 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hansjuerg Kaenel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hansjuerg Kaenel's side.
First moves as White (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 465 | 93.8% | 60.3% |
| f4 | 16 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 1.0% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues e3 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues e3 (64.6% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kaenel usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 221 | 96.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 49.5% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 61 | 32.1% | 34.4% |
| f5 | 35 | 18.4% | 44.3% |
Hansjuerg Kaenel's chess games
All 1,013 games by Hansjuerg Kaenel 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: 373 wins, 369 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 232 | 101/86/45 | 43.5% |
| A30 | Colle System | 55 | 17/25/13 | 30.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 52 | 24/18/10 | 46.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 51 | 25/16/10 | 49.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 104 | 32/39/33 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 78 | 29/23/26 | 37.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 16/18/11 | 35.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 41 | 11/15/15 | 26.8% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 38 | 6/16/16 | 15.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 15/13/9 | 40.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Milov | 2,635 | Biel MTO Open | A35 |
| Apr 1999 | Ian Rogers | 2,618 | 4th Baden Casino Open | B49 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,580 | Bern Open | B47 |
| Feb 2004 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,563 | Bern Open | A84 |
| Jan 1997 | Michele Godena | 2,545 | chT-SUI | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2021 | 176 | 84.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 75 | 43 | 2,405 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2004 | 69 | 36.5 | 2,414 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 49 | 29 | 2,425 |
| ch-SUI int | 2005 | 28 | 9 | 2,270 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 23 | 13 | 2,364 |
| Neuchatel Open | 2005 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Heinz Wirthensohn (16 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (13 games) · Andreas Huss (10 games) · Markus Klauser (10 games)
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Where can I find Hansjuerg Kaenel's chess games?
1,013 games by Hansjuerg Kaenel, 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 Hansjuerg Kaenel has played.
What does Hansjuerg Kaenel play on the first move as White?
Across 496 games with White in our database, Hansjuerg Kaenel opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hansjuerg Kaenel answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Hansjuerg Kaenel play as White?
As White, Hansjuerg Kaenel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (232 games, 43.5% win rate); Colle System (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Modern Defense (52 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 496 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hansjuerg Kaenel play as Black?
As Black, Hansjuerg Kaenel most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (104 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (78 games, 37.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 517 games.
What is Hansjuerg Kaenel's FIDE rating?
Hansjuerg Kaenel is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hansjuerg Kaenel played?
Our database contains 1,013 games by Hansjuerg Kaenel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 369 draws, 271 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hansjuerg Kaenel?
1,013 games by Hansjuerg Kaenel 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.