Prepare against James Kien
Austria · World #47,047 classical · FIDE ID 1639544
Our database contains 66 games by James Kien, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Kien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Kien 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 | 1,905 | 1,915 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 19 | 15 | 32 | 28.8% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Kien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Kien's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 37.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 37.9% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Kien usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kien usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kien usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …a5 (100% of these games) — Kien usually continues Qh5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
James Kien's chess games
All 66 games by James Kien in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Zdravko Crnkovic | 1,979 | Vrsar Open | B40 |
| Apr 2023 | Igor Fattorich | 1,856 | Vrsar Open | B12 |
| Jan 2014 | Manfred Sulzer | 1,825 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | B76 |
| Apr 2023 | Vlatko Lovrinic | 1,788 | Vrsar Open | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Manuel Schneider | 1,645 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 19th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,262 |
| Styrian Open U12 17th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-EU Union Open U08/12 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,595 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,091 |
| 16th Styrian Open U08/U10 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Kien's chess games?
66 games by James Kien, from Oct 2015 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 James Kien has played.
What does James Kien play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, James Kien opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Kien answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does James Kien play as White?
As White, James Kien's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Kien play as Black?
As Black, James Kien most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is James Kien's FIDE rating?
James Kien is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (May 2026).
How many games has James Kien played?
Our database contains 66 games by James Kien, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Kien?
66 games by James Kien 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.