Prepare against Lara Kiesel
DEU · World #64,435 classical · FIDE ID 12973785
When preparing against Lara Kiesel, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Lara Kiesel, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lara Kiesel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lara Kiesel 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 90 | 43 | 88 | 40.7% |
| As White | 110 | 49 | 19 | 42 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 41 | 24 | 46 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lara Kiesel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lara Kiesel's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 90.9% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues exd5 (32.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 86.8% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Lara Kiesel's chess games
All 221 games by Lara Kiesel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 90 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Lisa-Marie Moeller | 1,900 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B26 |
| Jun 2026 | Jenni Wellenreich | 1,858 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | A14 |
| Jan 2019 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,810 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B25 |
| Dec 2019 | Larissa Ziegenfuss | 1,755 | chT-GER U20 Girls | C07 |
| Sep 2019 | Leon Zweigait | 1,749 | ch-Langenhagen Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 35 | 15 | 1,358 |
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2013 | 25 | 13 | 853 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 22 | 10 | 837 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 1,276 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,025 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,029 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,319 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lara Kiesel's chess games?
221 games by Lara Kiesel, from Jun 2016 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 Lara Kiesel has played.
What does Lara Kiesel play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Lara Kiesel opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lara Kiesel answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Lara Kiesel play as White?
As White, Lara Kiesel's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lara Kiesel play as Black?
As Black, Lara Kiesel most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Lara Kiesel's FIDE rating?
Lara Kiesel is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lara Kiesel played?
Our database contains 221 games by Lara Kiesel, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lara Kiesel?
221 games by Lara Kiesel 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.