Prepare against Kai Papenfuss
DEU · World #64,145 classical · FIDE ID 12981591
When preparing against Kai Papenfuss, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Kai Papenfuss, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Papenfuss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Papenfuss 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 | 1,841 | 1,881 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 36.6% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Papenfuss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Papenfuss's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Papenfuss usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Kai Papenfuss's chess games
All 41 games by Kai Papenfuss in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Andreas Hipler | 1,803 | Reinstorf Open | A07 |
| Feb 2022 | Heinrich Cordsen | 1,685 | Reinstorf Open | C00 |
| Dec 2021 | Harm Schroeder | 1,664 | Bremen Silvester Open | C26 |
| May 2024 | Farhin Aghayari | 1,643 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | A04 |
| Feb 2001 | Horst von Minden | 1,632 | 3rd Nord West Cup | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Lueneburg distr | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,618 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 3rd Nord West Cup | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 36th Kiel Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,600 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 50+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Papenfuss's chess games?
41 games by Kai Papenfuss, from Feb 2022 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 Papenfuss has played.
What does Kai Papenfuss play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Kai Papenfuss opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Papenfuss answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Kai Papenfuss play as White?
As White, Kai Papenfuss's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Papenfuss play as Black?
As Black, Kai Papenfuss most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Kai Papenfuss's FIDE rating?
Kai Papenfuss is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Kai Papenfuss played?
Our database contains 41 games by Kai Papenfuss, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Papenfuss?
41 games by Kai Papenfuss 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.