Prepare against Justus Kempfer
DEU · World #82,766 classical · FIDE ID 12920231
When preparing against Justus Kempfer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Justus Kempfer, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justus Kempfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justus Kempfer 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 | 1,781 | 1,855 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,807 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 30.5% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justus Kempfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justus Kempfer's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 30.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kempfer usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kempfer usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kempfer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Justus Kempfer's chess games
All 59 games by Justus Kempfer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A01 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Josef Tepe | 2,044 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A45 |
| Jan 2012 | Matthias Potisarath Muth | 2,022 | ch-Hessen U16 | A38 |
| Aug 2014 | Oliver Zeyer | 2,022 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Stephan Kobs | 1,942 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Aug 2013 | Rainer Haftmann | 1,939 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U18 | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,473 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,450 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,504 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1,351 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justus Kempfer's chess games?
59 games by Justus Kempfer, from Mar 2012 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 Justus Kempfer has played.
What does Justus Kempfer play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Justus Kempfer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justus Kempfer answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Justus Kempfer play as White?
As White, Justus Kempfer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justus Kempfer play as Black?
As Black, Justus Kempfer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Justus Kempfer's FIDE rating?
Justus Kempfer is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Justus Kempfer played?
Our database contains 59 games by Justus Kempfer, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justus Kempfer?
59 games by Justus Kempfer 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.