Prepare against Julian Kersten
Austria · World #32,232 classical · FIDE ID 1628542
Our database contains 198 games by Julian Kersten, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Kersten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Kersten 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 | 1,973 | 2,058 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,978 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,956 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 48 | 49 | 101 | 24.2% |
| As White | 93 | 30 | 23 | 40 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 105 | 18 | 26 | 61 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Kersten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Kersten's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 64.5% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 23.7% | 43.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kersten usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kersten usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kersten usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Kersten usually continues Bg5 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kersten usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kersten usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 55.4% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 19.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
Julian Kersten's chess games
All 198 games by Julian Kersten in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 48 wins, 49 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Dragos-Daniel Martian | 2,201 | 12th Arad Open | A45 |
| Oct 2013 | Gerald Leitner | 2,194 | 8th Vienna Kavalier Open | B12 |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Dohr | 2,193 | 12th Semriach Open | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Jan Soural | 2,176 | Liberec Open 21st | B70 |
| Jul 2019 | Katarina Ostojic | 2,164 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 32 | 9.5 | 1,930 |
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 43rd Vsetin Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,949 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,837 |
| chB-Vienna State | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Kersten's chess games?
198 games by Julian Kersten, from Sep 2009 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 Julian Kersten has played.
What does Julian Kersten play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Julian Kersten opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Kersten answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Julian Kersten play as White?
As White, Julian Kersten's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Kersten play as Black?
As Black, Julian Kersten most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Julian Kersten's FIDE rating?
Julian Kersten is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Julian Kersten played?
Our database contains 198 games by Julian Kersten, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 49 draws, 101 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Kersten?
198 games by Julian Kersten 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.