Prepare against Klaus-Dieter Kesik
FM · DEU · World #12,485 classical · FIDE ID 4630831
When preparing against Klaus-Dieter Kesik, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 366 games by Klaus-Dieter Kesik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Dieter Kesik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Dieter Kesik 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 | 2,135 | 2,332 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,255 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 164 | 95 | 107 | 44.8% |
| As White | 183 | 86 | 44 | 53 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 183 | 78 | 51 | 54 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Dieter Kesik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Dieter Kesik's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 75.4% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.7% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| d3 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kesik usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kesik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kesik usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 34.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kesik usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kesik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kesik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 62.5% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 21.6% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 77.6% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Klaus-Dieter Kesik's chess games
All 366 games by Klaus-Dieter Kesik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 164 wins, 95 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 28/12/15 | 50.9% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E63 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,443 | 17th Seefeld Open | E66 |
| Aug 2011 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,398 | 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | D34 |
| Nov 2013 | Mike Stolz | 2,371 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | B14 |
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Schoene | 2,360 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | E53 |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Knuth | 2,350 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,424 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2,052 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,393 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Dieter Kesik's chess games?
366 games by Klaus-Dieter Kesik, from Apr 2003 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 Klaus-Dieter Kesik has played.
What does Klaus-Dieter Kesik play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Klaus-Dieter Kesik opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Dieter Kesik answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Dieter Kesik play as White?
As White, Klaus-Dieter Kesik's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Dieter Kesik play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Dieter Kesik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Klaus-Dieter Kesik's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Dieter Kesik is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Klaus-Dieter Kesik played?
Our database contains 366 games by Klaus-Dieter Kesik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 95 draws, 107 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Dieter Kesik?
366 games by Klaus-Dieter Kesik 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.