Prepare against Kevin Schiffner
DEU · World #21,804 classical · FIDE ID 24674940
When preparing against Kevin Schiffner, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 112 games by Kevin Schiffner, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Schiffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Schiffner 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 | 2,043 | 2,070 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 36 | 29 | 47 | 32.1% |
| As White | 58 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 31.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2024): 208 rated games against 192 different opponents, across 33 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 208 | 78 | 68 | 62 | 37.5% | 2,018 | 2,011 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 15 | 36 | 37 | 17.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 64 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 51.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1,972 | 1,972 |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1,987 | 2,112 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,960 | 2,040 |
| 2018 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2,068 | 2,101 |
| 2017 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1,980 | 1,980 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1,967 | 2,101 |
| 2015 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2,081 | 2,114 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,983 | 1,983 |
| 2010 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 2,072 | 1,952 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,022 | 2,122 |
| 2008 | 47 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 2,055 | 1,969 |
| 2007 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 1,983 | 1,850 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,972 | 1,972 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Schiffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Schiffner's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 75.9% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.2% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Schiffner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 64.7% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 26.5% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Kevin Schiffner's chess games
All 112 games by Kevin Schiffner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Oct 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: 36 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Felix Schulte | 2,090 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 28th | B41 |
| May 2018 | Michael Goergens | 2,055 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 28th | B24 |
| Nov 2006 | Fan Zhang | 2,049 | chT-Saarbruecken U20 | D36 |
| Sep 2019 | Gerd Wiesemann | 1,978 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | D00 |
| Dec 2010 | Florian Hahn | 1,968 | chT-GER U20 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 1,477 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,681 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Schiffner's chess games?
112 games by Kevin Schiffner, from Jul 2007 to Oct 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 Schiffner has played.
What does Kevin Schiffner play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Kevin Schiffner opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Schiffner answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kevin Schiffner play as White?
As White, Kevin Schiffner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Schiffner play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Schiffner most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Kevin Schiffner's FIDE rating?
Kevin Schiffner is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Kevin Schiffner played?
Our database contains 112 games by Kevin Schiffner, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Schiffner?
112 games by Kevin Schiffner 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.