Prepare against Kian Retzlaff
DEU · World #21,268 classical · FIDE ID 34606700
When preparing against Kian Retzlaff, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Kian Retzlaff, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kian Retzlaff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kian Retzlaff 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 | 2,047 | 2,047 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,074 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 35.1% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kian Retzlaff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kian Retzlaff's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Retzlaff usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Kian Retzlaff's chess games
All 37 games by Kian Retzlaff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Gunnar Schnepp | 2,233 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B48 |
| Apr 2024 | Sven Jerie | 2,018 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B48 |
| Aug 2026 | Malte Michael | 2,000 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | B45 |
| Apr 2024 | Neil Albrecht | 1,950 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | D04 |
| Apr 2024 | Marcel Mikeler | 1,945 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,982 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,506 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kian Retzlaff's chess games?
37 games by Kian Retzlaff, from Oct 2021 to Aug 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 Kian Retzlaff has played.
What does Kian Retzlaff play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kian Retzlaff opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kian Retzlaff answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Kian Retzlaff play as White?
As White, Kian Retzlaff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kian Retzlaff play as Black?
As Black, Kian Retzlaff most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kian Retzlaff's FIDE rating?
Kian Retzlaff is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kian Retzlaff played?
Our database contains 37 games by Kian Retzlaff, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kian Retzlaff?
37 games by Kian Retzlaff 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.