Prepare against Janine Kimpel
Austria · World #52,396 classical · FIDE ID 12996300
When preparing against Janine Kimpel, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Janine Kimpel, covering Feb 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Janine Kimpel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janine Kimpel 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 | 1,885 | 1,969 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,939 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,890 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 34 | 26 | 63 | 27.6% |
| As White | 63 | 16 | 13 | 34 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 13 | 29 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 222 rated games against 151 different opponents, across 57 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 91 | 31 | 20 | 40 | 34.1% | 1,884 | 1,815 | 8 |
| Rapid | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% | 1,895 | 1,818 | 3 |
| Blitz | 109 | 37 | 8 | 64 | 33.9% | 1,886 | 1,746 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 104 | 26 | 10 | 68 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 80 | 30 | 18 | 32 | 37.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 1,883 | 1,772 |
| 2024 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1,929 | 1,729 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1,932 | 1,632 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1,976 | 1,754 |
| 2019 | 37 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 1,752 | 1,667 |
| 2018 | 54 | 20 | 7 | 27 | 1,880 | 1,808 |
| 2017 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 1,969 | 1,826 |
| 2016 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 1,902 | 1,880 |
| 2015 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1,920 | 1,720 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,999 | 1,599 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janine Kimpel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janine Kimpel's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 87.3% | 37.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 37.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Kimpel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 68.6% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Janine Kimpel's chess games
All 123 games by Janine Kimpel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Nov 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: 34 wins, 26 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Christof Kondrak | 2,066 | ch-AUT Blitz | A14 |
| Jan 2019 | Jutta Borek | 2,056 | chT-AUT w 1819 | A26 |
| Jun 2025 | Michael Frolik | 1,984 | ch-AUT Blitz | A09 |
| Jan 2016 | Fabrice Bacquele | 1,964 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | C11 |
| Jan 2017 | Maria Horvath | 1,952 | chT-AUT w 1617 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U15 Girls | 1997 | 25 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,605 |
| chT-AUT w 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-Main Kinzig | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| chT-AUT w 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,878 |
| chT-GER Landesliga w | 2001 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janine Kimpel's chess games?
123 games by Janine Kimpel, from Feb 2016 to Nov 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 Janine Kimpel has played.
What does Janine Kimpel play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Janine Kimpel opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janine Kimpel answers 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Janine Kimpel play as White?
As White, Janine Kimpel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janine Kimpel play as Black?
As Black, Janine Kimpel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Janine Kimpel's FIDE rating?
Janine Kimpel is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Janine Kimpel played?
Our database contains 123 games by Janine Kimpel, covering Feb 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 63 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janine Kimpel?
123 games by Janine Kimpel 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.