Prepare against Meinolf Kemper
DEU · World #43,444 classical · FIDE ID 4622065
Our database contains 131 games by Meinolf Kemper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meinolf Kemper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meinolf Kemper 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 | 1,920 | 2,181 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,127 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 44 | 29 | 58 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 23 | 10 | 34 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meinolf Kemper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meinolf Kemper's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 57.8% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 20.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Kemper usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 25.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Meinolf Kemper's chess games
All 131 games by Meinolf Kemper in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Timo Straeter | 2,340 | Sportland NRW-Cup | E70 |
| Jan 1997 | Edgar Prang | 2,325 | NRW-Cup Masters Open | C16 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,310 | Sportland NRW-Cup | D35 |
| Oct 2011 | Josip Gazic | 2,276 | 08th Lippe Cup A | A50 |
| Jan 1993 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,260 | Dortmund Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 2000 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,191 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 9 | 2 | 2,053 |
| Lippstadt Turm Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| NRW-Cup Masters Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,246 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,962 |
| Kleve Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meinolf Kemper's chess games?
131 games by Meinolf Kemper, from Apr 2003 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 Meinolf Kemper has played.
What does Meinolf Kemper play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Meinolf Kemper opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meinolf Kemper answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Meinolf Kemper play as White?
As White, Meinolf Kemper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meinolf Kemper play as Black?
As Black, Meinolf Kemper most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Meinolf Kemper's FIDE rating?
Meinolf Kemper is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Meinolf Kemper played?
Our database contains 131 games by Meinolf Kemper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meinolf Kemper?
131 games by Meinolf Kemper 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.