Prepare against Kai Wornath
FM · DEU · World #1,677 classical · FIDE ID 4634675
Our database contains 363 games by Kai Wornath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai Wornath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Wornath 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 | 2,400 | 2,415 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,407 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 187 | 92 | 84 | 51.5% |
| As White | 195 | 106 | 50 | 39 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 81 | 42 | 45 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Wornath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Wornath's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 190 | 97.4% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wornath usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wornath usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Wornath usually continues Nc3 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Wornath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Wornath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 96.4% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Kai Wornath's chess games
All 363 games by Kai Wornath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 92 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 17/5/2 | 70.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Darmen Sadvakasov | 2,611 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | E15 |
| May 2004 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,578 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | D87 |
| May 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,571 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | E81 |
| May 2004 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,527 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | E84 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 2,470 | 14th Bad Woerishofen Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,371 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,410 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 13 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 12 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,517 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,628 |
| ch-Hessen | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| Bensheim Open | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Wornath's chess games?
363 games by Kai Wornath, from Apr 2003 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 Wornath has played.
What does Kai Wornath play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Kai Wornath opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Wornath answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kai Wornath play as White?
As White, Kai Wornath's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (32 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (24 games, 70.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Wornath play as Black?
As Black, Kai Wornath most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Kai Wornath's FIDE rating?
Kai Wornath is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Kai Wornath played?
Our database contains 363 games by Kai Wornath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 92 draws, 84 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Wornath?
363 games by Kai Wornath 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.