Prepare against Kevin Beesk
DEU · World #24,121 classical · FIDE ID 1271882
When preparing against Kevin Beesk, expect 1.Nc3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Kevin Beesk, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Beesk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Beesk 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,059 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 114 | 78 | 123 | 36.2% |
| As White | 160 | 67 | 40 | 53 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 155 | 47 | 38 | 70 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Beesk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Beesk's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 110 | 68.8% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 41 | 25.6% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 69% of White games, 50.5% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Beesk usually continues e4 (47.4% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Beesk usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Beesk usually continues e4 (46.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Beesk usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Beesk usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Beesk usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 81.0% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 10.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 95.6% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Kevin Beesk's chess games
All 315 games by Kevin Beesk in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 114 wins, 78 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 99 | 38/19/42 | 38.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/12/12 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Adrian Kamp | 2,247 | 7th Bamberg Open | A36 |
| Sep 2015 | Oskar Hirn | 2,212 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | A00 |
| Sep 2014 | Erwin Hirn | 2,163 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | D00 |
| Sep 2012 | Rodrigo Martin Fernandez | 2,156 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B07 |
| Sep 2019 | Edwin Fischer | 2,141 | ch-GER Rapid 45th | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 26 | 15 | 1,978 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 12 | 2,131 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,931 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,924 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,023 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,845 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Beesk's chess games?
315 games by Kevin Beesk, from Nov 2010 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 Kevin Beesk has played.
What does Kevin Beesk play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Kevin Beesk opens with 1.Nc3 (69% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Beesk answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kevin Beesk play as White?
As White, Kevin Beesk's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (99 games, 38.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Beesk play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Beesk most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Kevin Beesk's FIDE rating?
Kevin Beesk is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kevin Beesk played?
Our database contains 315 games by Kevin Beesk, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 78 draws, 123 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Beesk?
315 games by Kevin Beesk 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.