Prepare against Holger Kiefhaber
FM · DEU · World #7,837 classical · FIDE ID 4614682
Our database contains 274 games by Holger Kiefhaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Kiefhaber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Kiefhaber 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 | 2,208 | 2,278 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,203 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 100 | 94 | 80 | 36.5% |
| As White | 139 | 62 | 44 | 33 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 38 | 50 | 47 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Kiefhaber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Kiefhaber's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 95.7% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues c3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 79.1% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 47.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 31.8% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Holger Kiefhaber's chess games
All 274 games by Holger Kiefhaber 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: 100 wins, 94 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 20/14/15 | 40.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Harry Schaack | 2,565 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | B14 |
| Jan 1996 | Saudin Robovic | 2,405 | Oberwart Open | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,400 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | Georg Siegel | 2,320 | BL2-Sued 9192 | D36 |
| Jan 1994 | Wolfram Bialas | 2,310 | BL2-Sued 9394 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,228 |
| Buehl Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,403 |
| BL2-Sued-West 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,453 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Kiefhaber's chess games?
274 games by Holger Kiefhaber, 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 Holger Kiefhaber has played.
What does Holger Kiefhaber play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Holger Kiefhaber opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Kiefhaber answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Holger Kiefhaber play as White?
As White, Holger Kiefhaber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (49 games, 40.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Kiefhaber play as Black?
As Black, Holger Kiefhaber most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Holger Kiefhaber's FIDE rating?
Holger Kiefhaber is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (May 2011).
How many games has Holger Kiefhaber played?
Our database contains 274 games by Holger Kiefhaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 94 draws, 80 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Kiefhaber?
274 games by Holger Kiefhaber 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.