Prepare against Kristian Clemens
United States · World #54,799 classical · FIDE ID 30917344
When preparing against Kristian Clemens, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 108 games by Kristian Clemens, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Clemens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Clemens 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 | 1,875 | 1,940 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,819 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 55 | 23 | 30 | 50.9% |
| As White | 57 | 32 | 9 | 16 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Clemens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Clemens's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 70.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 14.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Clemens usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Clemens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Kristian Clemens's chess games
All 108 games by Kristian Clemens in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 55 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Keith Vickers | 1,960 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | A90 |
| May 2017 | Isaiah Kim | 1,900 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | D35 |
| Sep 2016 | Igor Royzen | 1,867 | San Francisco Benson Memorial | E60 |
| Nov 2016 | Eric Yang | 1,851 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | E92 |
| Oct 2017 | Scott Poling | 1,837 | San Francisco Grey Memorial | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 23 | 14 | 1,732 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,895 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 1,843 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,855 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| San Francisco Wilkerson Memorial | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Clemens's chess games?
108 games by Kristian Clemens, from Jun 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 Kristian Clemens has played.
What does Kristian Clemens play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Kristian Clemens opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Clemens answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristian Clemens play as White?
As White, Kristian Clemens's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Clemens play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Clemens most often plays: Ruy Lopez (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Kristian Clemens's FIDE rating?
Kristian Clemens is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Kristian Clemens played?
Our database contains 108 games by Kristian Clemens, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Clemens?
108 games by Kristian Clemens 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.