Prepare against Kaspar Kappeler
FM · CHE · World #8,511 classical · FIDE ID 1309072
Our database contains 461 games by Kaspar Kappeler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaspar Kappeler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaspar Kappeler 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 | 2,195 | 2,307 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,192 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,273 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 141 | 67 | 253 | 30.6% |
| As White | 219 | 88 | 31 | 100 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 242 | 53 | 36 | 153 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaspar Kappeler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaspar Kappeler's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 70.3% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 43 | 19.6% | 43.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.7% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues c4 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kappeler usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 86.0% | 26.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 58.0% | 26.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Kaspar Kappeler's chess games
All 461 games by Kaspar Kappeler 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: 141 wins, 67 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 12/9/20 | 29.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 7/7/32 | 15.2% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Clovis Vernay | 2,506 | chT-SUI | E81 |
| Apr 2012 | Oleg Boguslawski | 2,467 | 16th Neckar Open A | B44 |
| Dec 2004 | Juergen Fleck | 2,440 | 28th Zuerich Open A | C84 |
| Jul 2010 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,413 | ch-SUI Open | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Shete Sammed Jaykumar | 2,400 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 214 | 76 | 2,067 |
| chT-SUI | 2019 | 53 | 19.5 | 2,239 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 11.5 | 2,011 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 6 | 1,944 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| chB-SUI | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaspar Kappeler's chess games?
461 games by Kaspar Kappeler, 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 Kaspar Kappeler has played.
What does Kaspar Kappeler play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Kaspar Kappeler opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaspar Kappeler answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kaspar Kappeler play as White?
As White, Kaspar Kappeler's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 29.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaspar Kappeler play as Black?
As Black, Kaspar Kappeler most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 15.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Kaspar Kappeler's FIDE rating?
Kaspar Kappeler is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Kaspar Kappeler played?
Our database contains 461 games by Kaspar Kappeler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 67 draws, 253 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaspar Kappeler?
461 games by Kaspar Kappeler 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.