Prepare against Michael Kerner
Israel · World #18,750 classical · FIDE ID 2814064
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Kerner, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kerner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kerner 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 | 2,068 | 2,194 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,110 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,157 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kerner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kerner's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kerner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Kerner's chess games
All 43 games by Michael Kerner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Peter Gokhvat | 2,255 | 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | B31 |
| Jul 2014 | Arkadij Slonimskij | 2,207 | 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | D90 |
| Nov 2024 | Roman T. Simbelov | 2,196 | 37th Belgrade Trophy | B10 |
| Jul 2015 | Dan Poleg | 2,167 | Kiryat Ono Open 6th | D92 |
| Jul 2016 | Omer Kali | 2,161 | Kiryat Ono Summer Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,206 |
| Kiryat Ono Open 6th | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| Kiryat Ono Summer Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,320 |
| 33rd Kavala Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kerner's chess games?
43 games by Michael Kerner, from Jul 2012 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 Kerner has played.
What does Michael Kerner play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Kerner opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kerner answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Kerner play as White?
As White, Michael Kerner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kerner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kerner most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Michael Kerner's FIDE rating?
Michael Kerner is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Michael Kerner played?
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Kerner, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kerner?
43 games by Michael Kerner 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.