Prepare against Kai Jehnichen
DEU · World #47,543 classical · FIDE ID 24684333
When preparing against Kai Jehnichen, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 82 games by Kai Jehnichen, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Jehnichen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Jehnichen 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 | 1,903 | 1,920 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,992 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 14 | 39 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Jehnichen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Jehnichen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 86.0% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Jehnichen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kai Jehnichen's chess games
All 82 games by Kai Jehnichen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Julian Geske | 2,241 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | C45 |
| Mar 2012 | Lukas Trabert | 2,186 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | C25 |
| Jul 2026 | Filipovic,Br | 2,186 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Bucher,Dominic | 2,078 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B21 |
| Oct 2014 | Uwe Wehrle | 2,071 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,067 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,418 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-GER internet U14 qual 03 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Jehnichen's chess games?
82 games by Kai Jehnichen, from Jul 2008 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 Jehnichen has played.
What does Kai Jehnichen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Kai Jehnichen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Jehnichen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Kai Jehnichen play as White?
As White, Kai Jehnichen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Jehnichen play as Black?
As Black, Kai Jehnichen most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Kai Jehnichen's FIDE rating?
Kai Jehnichen is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Kai Jehnichen played?
Our database contains 82 games by Kai Jehnichen, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Jehnichen?
82 games by Kai Jehnichen 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.