Prepare against Jannik Kieselbach
DEU · World #26,511 classical · FIDE ID 16246403
Our database contains 236 games by Jannik Kieselbach, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jannik Kieselbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannik Kieselbach 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 | 2,008 | 2,116 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,036 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 111 | 42 | 83 | 47.0% |
| As White | 115 | 61 | 19 | 35 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 50 | 23 | 48 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jannik Kieselbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jannik Kieselbach's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 64.3% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 41 | 35.7% | 68.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 68.3% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 60.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 56.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jannik Kieselbach's chess games
All 236 games by Jannik Kieselbach in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 111 wins, 42 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 16/0/7 | 69.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Ruben Lutz | 2,120 | Bremen Silvester Open | D36 |
| Jun 2024 | Konstantin Cebulla | 2,096 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | C01 |
| Jan 2026 | Leon Zweigait | 1,956 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Finn Crispin Burnus | 1,930 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | E00 |
| May 2024 | Lea Maria Brandl | 1,920 | ch-GER U25 Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2016 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,105 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 19 | 12 | 1,838 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,643 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,435 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U10 | 2017 | 11 | 10.5 | 1,299 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,541 |
| ch-Hannover Region U12 | 2019 | 11 | 10.5 | 1,386 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jannik Kieselbach's chess games?
236 games by Jannik Kieselbach, from Feb 2018 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 Jannik Kieselbach has played.
What does Jannik Kieselbach play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Jannik Kieselbach opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannik Kieselbach answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jannik Kieselbach play as White?
As White, Jannik Kieselbach's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jannik Kieselbach play as Black?
As Black, Jannik Kieselbach most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Jannik Kieselbach's FIDE rating?
Jannik Kieselbach is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jannik Kieselbach played?
Our database contains 236 games by Jannik Kieselbach, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 42 draws, 83 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jannik Kieselbach?
236 games by Jannik Kieselbach 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.