Prepare against Kristofer Kais
Estonia · World #51,457 classical · FIDE ID 4518241
Our database contains 41 games by Kristofer Kais, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristofer Kais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristofer Kais 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 | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,031 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,943 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristofer Kais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristofer Kais's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (72% of these games) — Kais usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kais usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Kais usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kais usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Kristofer Kais's chess games
All 41 games by Kristofer Kais in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kantans,T | 2,571 | Baltic Countries Blitz | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Artur Jussupow | 2,559 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Chen Zhu | 2,423 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | D46 |
| Mar 2025 | Emilia Embla B. Berglindardottir | 1,619 | 12th ChessMates Int | E20 |
| Nov 2024 | Elai Roth | 1,577 | World Cadets U10 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,816 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,291 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,716 |
| 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,506 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,380 |
| 4th Parnu Keres Memorial Rapid Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Baltic Countries Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristofer Kais's chess games?
41 games by Kristofer Kais, from Sep 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 Kristofer Kais has played.
What does Kristofer Kais play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kristofer Kais opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristofer Kais answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristofer Kais play as White?
As White, Kristofer Kais's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristofer Kais play as Black?
As Black, Kristofer Kais most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kristofer Kais's FIDE rating?
Kristofer Kais is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kristofer Kais played?
Our database contains 41 games by Kristofer Kais, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristofer Kais?
41 games by Kristofer Kais 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.