Prepare against Heiko Kesseler
DEU · World #14,040 classical · FIDE ID 12976857
When preparing against Heiko Kesseler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Heiko Kesseler, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Kesseler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Kesseler 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 | 2,116 | 2,142 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,104 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,096 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 57 | 40 | 53 | 38.0% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 29 | 18 | 28 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Kesseler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Kesseler's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kesseler usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kesseler usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kesseler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Heiko Kesseler's chess games
All 150 games by Heiko Kesseler in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Aug 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: 57 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Thomas Schuetz | 2,310 | BL2-West 8788 | E12 |
| Mar 2004 | Carsten Fehmer | 2,183 | NRW Class1 0304 | D05 |
| Oct 2021 | Erich Mueller | 2,174 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A03 |
| Nov 2014 | Stephan Broehl | 2,132 | NRW Class1 1415 | B49 |
| Mar 2016 | Rene Tueckmantel | 2,132 | ch-Niederrhein | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2018 | 20 | 12 | 2,126 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 I | 1987 | 8 | 4 | 2,300 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,060 |
| BL2-West 8889 | 1989 | 7 | 3 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Kesseler's chess games?
150 games by Heiko Kesseler, from Jun 2014 to Aug 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 Heiko Kesseler has played.
What does Heiko Kesseler play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Heiko Kesseler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Kesseler answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Heiko Kesseler play as White?
As White, Heiko Kesseler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Kesseler play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Kesseler most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Heiko Kesseler's FIDE rating?
Heiko Kesseler is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Heiko Kesseler played?
Our database contains 150 games by Heiko Kesseler, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Kesseler?
150 games by Heiko Kesseler 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.