Prepare against Kevin Silber
DEU · World #7,425 classical · FIDE ID 12930440
Our database contains 184 games by Kevin Silber, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Silber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Silber 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 | 2,216 | 2,274 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,130 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,230 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 75 | 40 | 69 | 40.8% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 24 | 30 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 16 | 39 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Silber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Silber's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 91.5% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Silber usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Silber usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Silber usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Silber usually continues a4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Silber usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Silber usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 61.3% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 17 | 27.4% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Kevin Silber's chess games
All 184 games by Kevin Silber in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 75 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Jonas Roseneck | 2,205 | chT-GER U16 | C63 |
| Jan 2018 | Ludger Hoellmann | 2,151 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | C68 |
| Apr 2024 | Sergej Bogomolow | 2,132 | Oberliga Nord W 2324 | C10 |
| Oct 2018 | Florian Schmekel | 2,106 | Youth District Germany | A05 |
| Jan 2016 | Lars Nielsen | 2,098 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 1,265 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,325 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 989 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,851 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Silber's chess games?
184 games by Kevin Silber, from Feb 2015 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 Silber has played.
What does Kevin Silber play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Kevin Silber opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Silber answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kevin Silber play as White?
As White, Kevin Silber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Silber play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Silber most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Kevin Silber's FIDE rating?
Kevin Silber is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Kevin Silber played?
Our database contains 184 games by Kevin Silber, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Silber?
184 games by Kevin Silber 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.