Prepare against Michael Kemper
DEU · World #43,231 classical · FIDE ID 12931497
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Kemper, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kemper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,921 | 1,929 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 19.6% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kemper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kemper's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Kemper usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kemper usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kemper usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kemper usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Kemper's chess games
All 46 games by Michael Kemper in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Stefan Lattermann | 2,011 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | B24 |
| Mar 2016 | Jochen Eilers | 1,969 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | B26 |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Kuschel | 1,968 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Manuela Schmitz | 1,894 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Denny Ringeltaube | 1,754 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 1,787 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,708 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,795 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kemper's chess games?
46 games by Michael Kemper, from Mar 2013 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 Michael Kemper has played.
What does Michael Kemper play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Kemper opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kemper answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Michael Kemper play as White?
As White, Michael Kemper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kemper play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kemper most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael Kemper's FIDE rating?
Michael Kemper is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Michael Kemper played?
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Kemper, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kemper?
46 games by Michael 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.