Prepare against Kevin Walter
DEU · World #15,165 classical · FIDE ID 12906654
Our database contains 163 games by Kevin Walter, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Walter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Walter 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 | 2,104 | 2,206 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,205 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,267 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 66 | 35 | 62 | 40.5% |
| As White | 77 | 34 | 19 | 24 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 16 | 38 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Walter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Walter's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 98.7% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Walter usually continues d4 (23.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Walter usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Walter usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 98.2% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Kevin Walter's chess games
All 163 games by Kevin Walter in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 66 wins, 35 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 0/7/7 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Dmitrij Anistratov | 2,304 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | C41 |
| Dec 2018 | Mathias Holzhaeuer | 2,282 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Spartak Grigorian | 2,273 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B85 |
| Mar 2020 | Andreas Haasler | 2,226 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D01 |
| Jan 2012 | Andreas Hoenick | 2,193 | 24th Staufer Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-GER Net final U14 | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 1,874 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 2,073 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,191 |
| Youth District Germany | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Walter's chess games?
163 games by Kevin Walter, from Mar 2010 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 Walter has played.
What does Kevin Walter play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Kevin Walter opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Walter answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kevin Walter play as White?
As White, Kevin Walter's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Walter play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Walter most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Kevin Walter's FIDE rating?
Kevin Walter is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Kevin Walter played?
Our database contains 163 games by Kevin Walter, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 35 draws, 62 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Walter?
163 games by Kevin Walter 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.