Prepare against Karl-Heinz Kannenberg
DEU · World #15,886 classical · FIDE ID 4643348
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Kannenberg, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Karl-Heinz Kannenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Kannenberg 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 | 2,097 | 2,246 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,181 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 160 | 161 | 127 | 35.6% |
| As White | 234 | 95 | 81 | 56 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 216 | 65 | 80 | 71 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 90.2% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kannenberg usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 59 | 62.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 23 | 24.2% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 91.0% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's chess games
All 450 games by Karl-Heinz Kannenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 160 wins, 161 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 66 | 28/21/17 | 42.4% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/9/3 | 35.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 11/10/14 | 31.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | T. Ilyin | 2,544 | 3rd ch-EU Internet Cand | D05 |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,443 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | D04 |
| Nov 2015 | Mathias Womacka | 2,441 | 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E39 |
| Nov 2015 | Christian Braun | 2,419 | 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A48 |
| Mar 2014 | Romuald Mainka | 2,416 | 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 2,077 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,135 |
| Bayern Kongress-56 Meisterturnier 2 | 1985 | 9 | 4 | – |
| BL2-Sued 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's chess games?
450 games by Karl-Heinz Kannenberg, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Karl-Heinz Kannenberg has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Kannenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Kannenberg opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Kannenberg answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Kannenberg play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (66 games, 42.4% win rate); London System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Kannenberg play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Kannenberg most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Kannenberg's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Kannenberg is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Kannenberg played?
Our database contains 450 games by Karl-Heinz Kannenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 161 draws, 127 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Kannenberg?
450 games by Karl-Heinz Kannenberg 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.