Prepare against Lucas Kiesel
DEU · World #26,002 classical · FIDE ID 12928739
Our database contains 215 games by Lucas Kiesel, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Kiesel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas 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 | 2,011 | 2,028 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,933 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 108 | 38 | 69 | 50.2% |
| As White | 107 | 56 | 19 | 32 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 108 | 52 | 19 | 37 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Kiesel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Kiesel's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 61.7% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 34.6% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (55.2% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kiesel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 71.0% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 24.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 60.0% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Lucas Kiesel's chess games
All 215 games by Lucas Kiesel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 108 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 24/9/19 | 46.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 44 | 23/5/16 | 52.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Justus Bargsten | 2,152 | ch-Niedersachsen | E73 |
| Aug 2019 | Jens Knud Andersen | 2,141 | Lueneburg Open A | A40 |
| Jan 2020 | Lars Nielsen | 2,091 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | C43 |
| Oct 2018 | Matthias Daemmig | 2,083 | ch-Hannover Bezirk A | A41 |
| Jan 2020 | Torsten Lange | 2,067 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 35 | 19 | 1,637 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2011 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,114 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,220 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 1,773 |
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 951 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,241 |
| Lueneburg Open B | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Kiesel's chess games?
215 games by Lucas Kiesel, from Feb 2014 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 Lucas Kiesel has played.
What does Lucas Kiesel play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Lucas Kiesel opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Kiesel answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lucas Kiesel play as White?
As White, Lucas Kiesel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Kiesel play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Kiesel most often plays: Pirc Defense (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Lucas Kiesel's FIDE rating?
Lucas Kiesel is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Lucas Kiesel played?
Our database contains 215 games by Lucas Kiesel, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Kiesel?
215 games by Lucas 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.