Prepare against Lennart Kittel
DEU · World #66,116 classical · FIDE ID 16254171
When preparing against Lennart Kittel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lennart Kittel, covering Feb 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Lennart Kittel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lennart Kittel 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 | 1,836 | 1,871 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 102 rated games against 94 different opponents, across 14 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 93 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 33.3% | 1,709 | 1,675 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 59.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,720 | 1,765 |
| 2025 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1,915 | 1,959 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,946 | 1,946 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,795 | 1,680 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1,542 | 1,622 |
| 2019 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 1,637 | 1,591 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,478 | 1,278 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,615 | 1,482 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lennart Kittel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lennart Kittel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kittel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kittel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kittel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lennart Kittel's chess games
All 31 games by Lennart Kittel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Tobias Morgenstern | 1,901 | chT-GER U16 | B28 |
| Dec 2019 | Lena Kalina | 1,571 | chT-GER U14 | E73 |
| Dec 2019 | Fabian Guenther | 1,499 | chT-GER U14 | D13 |
| Dec 2019 | Hagen Zwecker | 1,480 | chT-GER U14 | D45 |
| Dec 2017 | Nelson Strehse | 1,452 | chT-GER U12 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,713 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,490 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,762 |
| chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U14 | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lennart Kittel's chess games?
31 games by Lennart Kittel, from Feb 2018 to Nov 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 Lennart Kittel has played.
What does Lennart Kittel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Lennart Kittel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lennart Kittel answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lennart Kittel play as White?
As White, Lennart Kittel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lennart Kittel play as Black?
As Black, Lennart Kittel most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lennart Kittel's FIDE rating?
Lennart Kittel is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Lennart Kittel played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lennart Kittel, covering Feb 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lennart Kittel?
31 games by Lennart Kittel 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.