Prepare against Jennifer Kern
DEU · World #140,433 classical · FIDE ID 16251350
When preparing against Jennifer Kern, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jennifer Kern, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jennifer Kern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jennifer Kern 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 | 1,619 | 1,676 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jennifer Kern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jennifer Kern's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 18.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 18.2% score
- …e5 (73% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jennifer Kern's chess games
All 36 games by Jennifer Kern in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Siri Marleen Prinzen | 1,724 | ch-GER U16 Girls | D02 |
| May 2020 | Benjamin Schnelle | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | D40 |
| May 2020 | Elina Seelinger | 1,620 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | C46 |
| May 2020 | Johann Rabus | 1,302 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | C30 |
| Dec 2023 | Nua Fettan | 1,267 | chT-GER U16 Girls | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,442 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,431 |
| chT-GER U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,369 |
| ch-Pfalz HT1 87th | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jennifer Kern's chess games?
36 games by Jennifer Kern, from Jul 2019 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 Jennifer Kern has played.
What does Jennifer Kern play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jennifer Kern opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jennifer Kern answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jennifer Kern play as White?
As White, Jennifer Kern's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jennifer Kern play as Black?
As Black, Jennifer Kern most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jennifer Kern's FIDE rating?
Jennifer Kern is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jennifer Kern played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jennifer Kern, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jennifer Kern?
36 games by Jennifer Kern 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.