Prepare against Kevin Kahleys
DEU · World #5,101 classical · FIDE ID 24669601
When preparing against Kevin Kahleys, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 372 games by Kevin Kahleys, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Kahleys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Kahleys 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 | 2,271 | 2,271 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,216 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,352 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 134 | 126 | 112 | 36.0% |
| As White | 187 | 79 | 55 | 53 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 185 | 55 | 71 | 59 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Kahleys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Kahleys's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 65.2% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 29.4% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kahleys usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 94 | 95.9% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 72.1% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 19.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Kevin Kahleys's chess games
All 372 games by Kevin Kahleys in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 134 wins, 126 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,345 | Dieren Open | D45 |
| Oct 2013 | Joachim Hengelbrock | 2,314 | BL2-West 1314 | A46 |
| Dec 2017 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,302 | ch-EU blitz | E62 |
| Jun 2009 | Felix Graf | 2,300 | ch-GER Net final U18 | D36 |
| Feb 2011 | Marcel Becker | 2,291 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,042 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 2,203 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Kahleys's chess games?
372 games by Kevin Kahleys, from Jan 2008 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 Kahleys has played.
What does Kevin Kahleys play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Kevin Kahleys opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Kahleys answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Kevin Kahleys play as White?
As White, Kevin Kahleys's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Kahleys play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Kahleys most often plays: French Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Kevin Kahleys's FIDE rating?
Kevin Kahleys is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kevin Kahleys played?
Our database contains 372 games by Kevin Kahleys, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 126 draws, 112 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Kahleys?
372 games by Kevin Kahleys 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.