Prepare against Kai Renner
DEU · World #15,371 classical · FIDE ID 4622219
Our database contains 419 games by Kai Renner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Renner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Renner 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 | 2,102 | 2,248 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,168 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 140 | 144 | 135 | 33.4% |
| As White | 217 | 84 | 78 | 55 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 202 | 56 | 66 | 80 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Renner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Renner's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 99.1% | 56.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Renner usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 63.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 30 | 33.0% | 38.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 55 | 88.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Kai Renner's chess games
All 419 games by Kai Renner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 140 wins, 144 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 72 | 18/27/27 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 2/8/12 | 9.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Michael Zeitlein | 2,417 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | B12 |
| Mar 2005 | Carsten Gottschlich | 2,382 | Oberliga Nord W 0405 | B84 |
| Feb 2007 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,341 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | C92 |
| Dec 2005 | Frank Buchenau | 2,334 | Oberliga Nord W 0506 | C03 |
| Jan 2005 | Manfred Hermann | 2,333 | Oberliga Nord W 0405 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 62 | 33 | 2,169 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,747 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Renner's chess games?
419 games by Kai Renner, from Apr 2003 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 Renner has played.
What does Kai Renner play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Kai Renner opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Renner answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kai Renner play as White?
As White, Kai Renner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Renner play as Black?
As Black, Kai Renner most often plays: Dutch Defense (72 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Kai Renner's FIDE rating?
Kai Renner is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Kai Renner played?
Our database contains 419 games by Kai Renner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 144 draws, 135 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Renner?
419 games by Kai Renner 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.