Prepare against Mira Kierzek
WFM · DEU · World #29,973 classical · FIDE ID 15002110
When preparing against Mira Kierzek, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 715 games by Mira Kierzek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mira Kierzek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mira Kierzek 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 | 1,986 | 2,101 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 715 | 247 | 198 | 270 | 34.5% |
| As White | 359 | 140 | 106 | 113 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 356 | 107 | 92 | 157 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mira Kierzek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mira Kierzek's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 50.7% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 109 | 30.4% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 16.2% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kierzek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 41.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 15.1% | 40.4% |
| c6 | 24 | 14.0% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 12.2% | 26.2% |
| d6 | 13 | 7.6% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 58.0% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 31.3% | 32.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mira Kierzek's chess games
All 715 games by Mira Kierzek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 247 wins, 198 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/9/14 | 47.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Bela Molnar | 2,330 | 32nd Arco Open | A54 |
| Mar 2014 | Nino Gurieli | 2,329 | ch-EU Seniors 50 w | E83 |
| Nov 2012 | Ludmila Saunina | 2,272 | Wch Seniors w 22nd | A46 |
| Aug 2003 | Norbert Heck | 2,271 | Dortmund Open A | A21 |
| Aug 2000 | Michael Mueller | 2,263 | 4th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2016 | 35 | 14 | 1,917 |
| ch-GER Open w | 1996 | 27 | 16 | 2,222 |
| ch-Hessen w | 1996 | 25 | 21 | 2,412 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,978 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,011 |
| BL 9293 w | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| BL 9192 w | 1992 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-Hessen Open | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mira Kierzek's chess games?
715 games by Mira Kierzek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mira Kierzek has played.
What does Mira Kierzek play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Mira Kierzek opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mira Kierzek answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mira Kierzek play as White?
As White, Mira Kierzek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mira Kierzek play as Black?
As Black, Mira Kierzek most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Mira Kierzek's FIDE rating?
Mira Kierzek is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mira Kierzek played?
Our database contains 715 games by Mira Kierzek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 198 draws, 270 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mira Kierzek?
715 games by Mira Kierzek 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.