Prepare against Kevin Haack
FM · DEU · World #3,749 classical · FIDE ID 16228715
Our database contains 508 games by Kevin Haack, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Haack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Haack 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 | 2,311 | 2,391 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,180 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 209 | 111 | 188 | 41.1% |
| As White | 248 | 118 | 59 | 71 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 260 | 91 | 52 | 117 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Haack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Haack's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 124 | 50.0% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 73 | 29.4% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 33 | 13.3% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 60.5% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Haack usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Haack usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Haack usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Haack usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Haack usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Haack usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 48.5% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 37 | 27.2% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 14.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.1% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 51.9% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Kevin Haack's chess games
All 508 games by Kevin Haack 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: 209 wins, 111 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 19/12/7 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 17/12/8 | 45.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 2/5/12 | 10.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Jun 2023 | Leonid Milov | 2,437 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | A88 |
| May 2023 | Maxim Novik | 2,436 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
| Jul 2024 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,433 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 109 | 45 | 2,198 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 1,884 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,924 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 1,905 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,814 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,432 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Haack's chess games?
508 games by Kevin Haack, 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 Kevin Haack has played.
What does Kevin Haack play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Kevin Haack opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Haack answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kevin Haack play as White?
As White, Kevin Haack's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 45.9% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Haack play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Haack most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Kevin Haack's FIDE rating?
Kevin Haack is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Kevin Haack played?
Our database contains 508 games by Kevin Haack, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 111 draws, 188 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Haack?
508 games by Kevin Haack 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.