Prepare against Kevin Kesselmeier
DEU · World #28,491 classical · FIDE ID 16217551
When preparing against Kevin Kesselmeier, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin Kesselmeier, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Kesselmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Kesselmeier 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 | 1,995 | 2,078 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,023 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,024 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 9 | 27 | 41.9% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Kesselmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Kesselmeier's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 68.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kesselmeier usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kesselmeier usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Kesselmeier usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kesselmeier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Kesselmeier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Kevin Kesselmeier's chess games
All 62 games by Kevin Kesselmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Sava Stoisavljevic | 2,125 | chT-World Rapid | B01 |
| Aug 2023 | Robert Oluka | 2,009 | chT-World Rapid | B33 |
| Aug 2023 | Axel Breest | 1,979 | chT-World Rapid | B23 |
| Jun 2020 | Berthold Riering | 1,940 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | B19 |
| Aug 2020 | Marcel Schuette | 1,907 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,115 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,431 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 4 | 4 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Kesselmeier's chess games?
62 games by Kevin Kesselmeier, from Feb 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 Kesselmeier has played.
What does Kevin Kesselmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kevin Kesselmeier opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Kesselmeier answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Kevin Kesselmeier play as White?
As White, Kevin Kesselmeier's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Kesselmeier play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Kesselmeier most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kevin Kesselmeier's FIDE rating?
Kevin Kesselmeier is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Kevin Kesselmeier played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin Kesselmeier, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Kesselmeier?
62 games by Kevin Kesselmeier 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.