Prepare against Kai Hanache
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,167 classical · FIDE ID 490105
Our database contains 237 games by Kai Hanache, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Hanache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Hanache 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 | 2,221 | 2,246 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,246 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 103 | 51 | 83 | 43.5% |
| As White | 125 | 54 | 30 | 41 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 49 | 21 | 42 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Hanache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Hanache's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 97.6% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hanache usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hanache usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hanache usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hanache usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hanache usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 62.7% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 20 | 29.9% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Kai Hanache's chess games
All 237 games by Kai Hanache in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Aug 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: 103 wins, 51 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | J Emms | 2,412 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | C53 |
| Jun 2025 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,391 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Can Ertan | 2,358 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | C53 |
| Nov 2025 | Andrei Negrean | 2,334 | 15th London Classic Open | B62 |
| Mar 2026 | Peter K Wells | 2,318 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,391 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,885 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Hanache's chess games?
237 games by Kai Hanache, from Jan 2020 to Aug 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 Hanache has played.
What does Kai Hanache play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Kai Hanache opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Hanache answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kai Hanache play as White?
As White, Kai Hanache's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Hanache play as Black?
As Black, Kai Hanache most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Kai Hanache's FIDE rating?
Kai Hanache is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (May 2026).
How many games has Kai Hanache played?
Our database contains 237 games by Kai Hanache, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 51 draws, 83 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Hanache?
237 games by Kai Hanache 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.