Prepare against Kevin Verfuerth
DEU · World #19,451 classical · FIDE ID 12954829
When preparing against Kevin Verfuerth, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 64 games by Kevin Verfuerth, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Verfuerth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Verfuerth 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 | 2,062 | 2,068 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,944 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 29.7% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Verfuerth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Verfuerth's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Verfuerth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Kevin Verfuerth's chess games
All 64 games by Kevin Verfuerth in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Jurij Vasiljev | 2,099 | 26th Goch Open | D79 |
| Mar 2018 | Ingo Veit | 1,969 | ch-Bremen Open | B31 |
| Sep 2014 | Thomas Hartung | 1,950 | 25th Goch Open | B79 |
| Dec 2024 | Philipp Ye | 1,885 | Krefeld Christmas Open | A11 |
| Dec 2019 | Christopher Freiherr von Hauff | 1,868 | chT-GER U20 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,881 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,945 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,981 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Verfuerth's chess games?
64 games by Kevin Verfuerth, from Dec 2012 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 Verfuerth has played.
What does Kevin Verfuerth play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kevin Verfuerth opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Verfuerth answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kevin Verfuerth play as White?
As White, Kevin Verfuerth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Verfuerth play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Verfuerth most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Kevin Verfuerth's FIDE rating?
Kevin Verfuerth is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Kevin Verfuerth played?
Our database contains 64 games by Kevin Verfuerth, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Verfuerth?
64 games by Kevin Verfuerth 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.