Prepare against Kevin Felczer
DEU · World #10,378 classical · FIDE ID 4646320
When preparing against Kevin Felczer, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Kevin Felczer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Felczer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Felczer 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 | 2,164 | 2,275 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,233 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,242 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 139 | 138 | 103 | 36.6% |
| As White | 189 | 73 | 74 | 42 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 191 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Felczer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Felczer's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 94.7% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Felczer usually continues c3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Felczer usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Felczer usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Felczer usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Felczer usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Felczer usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 51.5% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 26.8% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.4% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 69.0% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Kevin Felczer's chess games
All 380 games by Kevin Felczer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 139 wins, 138 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 20/20/17 | 35.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Thomas Vehmeyer | 2,471 | 5th Bad Zwesten Open | E38 |
| Mar 2010 | Horst Alber | 2,340 | ch-Hessen 64th | A01 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Schlamp | 2,333 | ch-Hessen 62nd | A20 |
| Jan 2003 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,314 | ch-Hessen | E25 |
| Apr 2004 | Josip Gazic | 2,275 | ch-Hessen M | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 28 | 16 | 2,309 |
| ch-Hessen U20 | 1998 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,244 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 18 | 7 | 2,060 |
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1996 | 17 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-Hessen qual | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,163 |
| ch-Hessen M | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,396 |
| ch-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Felczer's chess games?
380 games by Kevin Felczer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Felczer has played.
What does Kevin Felczer play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Kevin Felczer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Felczer answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kevin Felczer play as White?
As White, Kevin Felczer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (57 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Felczer play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Felczer most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Kevin Felczer's FIDE rating?
Kevin Felczer is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Kevin Felczer played?
Our database contains 380 games by Kevin Felczer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 138 draws, 103 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Felczer?
380 games by Kevin Felczer 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.