Prepare against Kevin Burkel
France · World #14,416 classical · FIDE ID 630799
Our database contains 52 games by Kevin Burkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Burkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Burkel 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 | 2,111 | 2,111 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 48.1% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Burkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Burkel's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Burkel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Burkel usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Burkel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Kevin Burkel's chess games
All 52 games by Kevin Burkel 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D42 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Luc Bergez | 2,353 | ch-FRA Accession | C47 |
| Oct 2004 | Olivier Jean | 2,222 | ch-Provence 0405 | D02 |
| Nov 2004 | Jerome Bourges | 2,100 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D02 |
| Nov 2004 | Benoist Busson | 2,090 | ch-Provence 0405 | D00 |
| Jan 2002 | Berenger Camus | 2,060 | ch-FRA U16 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,154 |
| ch-Provence 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,192 |
| chT-Provence prom Vitrolles 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 1,831 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,028 |
| 54th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,038 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Burkel's chess games?
52 games by Kevin Burkel, 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 Kevin Burkel has played.
What does Kevin Burkel play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Kevin Burkel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Burkel answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Burkel play as White?
As White, Kevin Burkel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Burkel play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Burkel most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kevin Burkel's FIDE rating?
Kevin Burkel is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kevin Burkel played?
Our database contains 52 games by Kevin Burkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Burkel?
52 games by Kevin Burkel 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.