Prepare against Johannes Kern
DEU · World #9,282 classical · FIDE ID 4604776
Our database contains 41 games by Johannes Kern, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Kern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes 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 | 2,181 | 2,289 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,207 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,198 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Kern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Kern's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kern usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kern usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kern usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kern usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Johannes Kern's chess games
All 41 games by Johannes Kern in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,411 | Basel Open | A02 |
| Mar 2017 | Florian Walter | 2,188 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | B39 |
| Jan 2018 | Torsten Lowitz | 2,168 | Oberliga Bayern 1718 | A01 |
| Jun 2022 | Matthias Tafertshofer | 2,095 | Oberliga Bayern 2122 | B10 |
| Jan 2014 | Ettore Faraone | 2,074 | Basel Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| Basel Open | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 2,333 |
| 4th Bamberg Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Kern's chess games?
41 games by Johannes Kern, from Apr 2003 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 Johannes Kern has played.
What does Johannes Kern play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Johannes Kern opens with 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Kern answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Johannes Kern play as White?
As White, Johannes Kern's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Kern play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Kern most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Johannes Kern's FIDE rating?
Johannes Kern is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Johannes Kern played?
Our database contains 41 games by Johannes Kern, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Kern?
41 games by Johannes 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.