Prepare against Marvin Kieselbach
DEU · World #42,323 classical · FIDE ID 16235770
Our database contains 222 games by Marvin Kieselbach, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marvin Kieselbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marvin Kieselbach 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 | 1,925 | 2,046 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,938 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 90 | 48 | 84 | 40.5% |
| As White | 112 | 51 | 20 | 41 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 110 | 39 | 28 | 43 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marvin Kieselbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marvin Kieselbach's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 56.3% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 47 | 42.0% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kieselbach usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 30.6% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Marvin Kieselbach's chess games
All 222 games by Marvin Kieselbach in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 90 wins, 48 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jan Holtwessels | 2,062 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | C84 |
| Jul 2024 | Elias Hestvik | 1,984 | 36th Kiel Open | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Andreas Heirich | 1,969 | Verden Open A | D56 |
| Oct 2015 | Trung Nguyen | 1,916 | ch-Hannover U10 | C50 |
| May 2023 | Fabian Mader | 1,889 | ch-GER U25-A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2016 | 49 | 27.5 | 1,096 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,656 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U12 | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 1,291 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 695 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marvin Kieselbach's chess games?
222 games by Marvin Kieselbach, from Aug 2017 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 Marvin Kieselbach has played.
What does Marvin Kieselbach play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Marvin Kieselbach opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marvin Kieselbach answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Marvin Kieselbach play as White?
As White, Marvin Kieselbach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marvin Kieselbach play as Black?
As Black, Marvin Kieselbach most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Marvin Kieselbach's FIDE rating?
Marvin Kieselbach is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Marvin Kieselbach played?
Our database contains 222 games by Marvin Kieselbach, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 48 draws, 84 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marvin Kieselbach?
222 games by Marvin Kieselbach 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.