Prepare against Harald Kandel
DEU · World #48,630 classical · FIDE ID 24600954
Our database contains 35 games by Harald Kandel, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Kandel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Kandel 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 | 1,899 | 1,997 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Kandel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Kandel's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kandel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kandel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kandel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kandel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Harald Kandel's chess games
All 35 games by Harald Kandel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Xin Luo | 1,598 | Augsburg Afro Open | D02 |
| Aug 2003 | Oliver Billing | 1,486 | Augsburg Afro Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1995 | 21 | 12.5 | – |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 1,850 |
| 15th Staufer Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Kandel's chess games?
35 games by Harald Kandel, from Oct 2004 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 Harald Kandel has played.
What does Harald Kandel play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Harald Kandel opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Kandel answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Harald Kandel play as White?
As White, Harald Kandel's most-played openings in our database are: Budapest Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Kandel play as Black?
As Black, Harald Kandel most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Harald Kandel's FIDE rating?
Harald Kandel is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Harald Kandel played?
Our database contains 35 games by Harald Kandel, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Kandel?
35 games by Harald Kandel 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.