Prepare against Kai Pisan
United States · World #34,472 classical · FIDE ID 39904881
Our database contains 59 games by Kai Pisan, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai Pisan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Pisan 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 | 1,962 | 2,024 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,053 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 32.2% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Pisan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Pisan's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 58.1% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 52.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pisan usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pisan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Pisan usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pisan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Pisan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pisan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 73.3% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Kai Pisan's chess games
All 59 games by Kai Pisan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Gabriel Gaehwiler | 2,398 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | D11 |
| Jul 2024 | Carlos Pappier | 2,202 | 57th Biel HTO | D23 |
| Mar 2024 | Thomas Stenzel | 2,175 | Reykjavik Open | E62 |
| Jul 2024 | Suvirr Malli | 2,160 | 57th Biel HTO | D11 |
| Jul 2025 | Eduard Cervelli | 2,086 | 58th Biel Master Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 1,995 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,012 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,116 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 19th SPICE Cup Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,098 |
| 57th Biel Master Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,228 |
| 11th Sunway Sitges | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Pisan's chess games?
59 games by Kai Pisan, from Dec 2022 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 Pisan has played.
What does Kai Pisan play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Kai Pisan opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Pisan answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kai Pisan play as White?
As White, Kai Pisan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Pisan play as Black?
As Black, Kai Pisan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kai Pisan's FIDE rating?
Kai Pisan is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Kai Pisan played?
Our database contains 59 games by Kai Pisan, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Pisan?
59 games by Kai Pisan 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.