Prepare against Kai Spriestersbach
FM · DEU · World #8,062 classical · FIDE ID 16269985
Our database contains 144 games by Kai Spriestersbach, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai Spriestersbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Spriestersbach 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 | 2,204 | 2,288 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,230 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 56 | 39 | 49 | 38.9% |
| As White | 74 | 34 | 23 | 17 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 22 | 16 | 32 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Spriestersbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Spriestersbach's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 81.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.5% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Spriestersbach usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Spriestersbach usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Spriestersbach usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Spriestersbach usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Spriestersbach usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 51.4% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Kai Spriestersbach's chess games
All 144 games by Kai Spriestersbach in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 56 wins, 39 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Ritvars Reimanis | 2,412 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | B67 |
| Aug 2023 | Hussain Besou | 2,364 | Erkenschwick Jubilee | E07 |
| Dec 2025 | Ulrich Weber | 2,343 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | B90 |
| Nov 2022 | Armin Farmani Anosheh | 2,330 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,316 | chT-GER Lands U20 | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,173 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,890 |
| Erkenschwick Jubilee | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,156 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,290 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,739 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Spriestersbach's chess games?
144 games by Kai Spriestersbach, from Sep 2018 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 Spriestersbach has played.
What does Kai Spriestersbach play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Kai Spriestersbach opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Spriestersbach answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kai Spriestersbach play as White?
As White, Kai Spriestersbach's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Spriestersbach play as Black?
As Black, Kai Spriestersbach most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Kai Spriestersbach's FIDE rating?
Kai Spriestersbach is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Kai Spriestersbach played?
Our database contains 144 games by Kai Spriestersbach, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 39 draws, 49 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Spriestersbach?
144 games by Kai Spriestersbach 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.