Prepare against Kelsie Josefine Finke
WCM · DEU · World #21,132 classical · FIDE ID 16202511
Our database contains 35 games by Kelsie Josefine Finke, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kelsie Josefine Finke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kelsie Josefine Finke 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 | 2,048 | 2,098 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,011 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kelsie Josefine Finke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kelsie Josefine Finke's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Finke usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Finke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Finke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Finke usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kelsie Josefine Finke's chess games
All 35 games by Kelsie Josefine Finke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Eugen Heinert | 2,168 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C18 |
| Jul 2017 | Achim Heller | 2,118 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B19 |
| Dec 2017 | Michael Elbracht | 2,008 | chT-GER U20 | C45 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Boesel | 1,963 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B94 |
| Nov 2025 | Liam Kuerschner | 1,921 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,118 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,061 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,062 |
| 24th Basel Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,504 |
| 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kelsie Josefine Finke's chess games?
35 games by Kelsie Josefine Finke, from Sep 2016 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 Kelsie Josefine Finke has played.
What does Kelsie Josefine Finke play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Kelsie Josefine Finke opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kelsie Josefine Finke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kelsie Josefine Finke play as White?
As White, Kelsie Josefine Finke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kelsie Josefine Finke play as Black?
As Black, Kelsie Josefine Finke most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kelsie Josefine Finke's FIDE rating?
Kelsie Josefine Finke is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Kelsie Josefine Finke played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kelsie Josefine Finke, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kelsie Josefine Finke?
35 games by Kelsie Josefine Finke 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.