Prepare against Kai-Gerrit Venske
DEU · World #12,655 classical · FIDE ID 4636112
When preparing against Kai-Gerrit Venske, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 137 games by Kai-Gerrit Venske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai-Gerrit Venske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai-Gerrit Venske 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 | 2,133 | 2,210 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,175 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 52 | 43 | 42 | 38.0% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 17 | 30 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai-Gerrit Venske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai-Gerrit Venske's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 73.9% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 23.2% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Venske usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Venske usually continues f4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Venske usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Venske usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Venske usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Venske usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 26.9% |
| f5 | 8 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Kai-Gerrit Venske's chess games
All 137 games by Kai-Gerrit Venske 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: 52 wins, 43 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | W. Schmidt | 2,430 | Oberliga Nord O 9697 | B08 |
| Jan 1995 | Ralf Kleeschaetzky | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | A09 |
| Jan 1993 | Kurt Gueldner | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Christoph Nogly | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | A86 |
| Dec 2005 | Hermann Brameyer | 2,242 | Oberliga Nord O 0506 | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,471 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,389 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai-Gerrit Venske's chess games?
137 games by Kai-Gerrit Venske, 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 Kai-Gerrit Venske has played.
What does Kai-Gerrit Venske play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Kai-Gerrit Venske opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai-Gerrit Venske answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kai-Gerrit Venske play as White?
As White, Kai-Gerrit Venske's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai-Gerrit Venske play as Black?
As Black, Kai-Gerrit Venske most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Kai-Gerrit Venske's FIDE rating?
Kai-Gerrit Venske is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Kai-Gerrit Venske played?
Our database contains 137 games by Kai-Gerrit Venske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 43 draws, 42 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai-Gerrit Venske?
137 games by Kai-Gerrit Venske 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.