Prepare against Jan Kessler
DEU · World #10,986 classical · FIDE ID 16230884
Our database contains 65 games by Jan Kessler, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kessler 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 | 2,155 | 2,155 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,174 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kessler's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 75.8% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 85.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Kessler usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kessler usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kessler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kessler usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Jan Kessler's chess games
All 65 games by Jan Kessler in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Robert Heigermoser | 2,147 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | B25 |
| May 2022 | Maximilian Leitner | 2,143 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | B25 |
| Mar 2023 | Stephan Steinmueller | 2,130 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B26 |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Schoeneich | 2,123 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B24 |
| Mar 2022 | Michael Bintakies | 2,121 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,287 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| 37th Munich OIS Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| Landesliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,951 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kessler's chess games?
65 games by Jan Kessler, from Nov 2016 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 Jan Kessler has played.
What does Jan Kessler play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jan Kessler opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kessler answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jan Kessler play as White?
As White, Jan Kessler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kessler play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kessler most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jan Kessler's FIDE rating?
Jan Kessler is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Kessler played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jan Kessler, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kessler?
65 games by Jan Kessler 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.