Prepare against Nikolaus Kellner
Austria · World #92,256 classical · FIDE ID 1642065
When preparing against Nikolaus Kellner, expect 1.g4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Nikolaus Kellner, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaus Kellner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaus Kellner 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 | 1,752 | 1,844 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,778 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 51 | 9 | 130 | 26.8% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 4 | 58 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 98 | 21 | 5 | 72 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaus Kellner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaus Kellner's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g4 | 46 | 50.0% | 28.3% |
| c4 | 31 | 33.7% | 35.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g4 — 50% of White games, 28.3% score
- …d5 (76% of these games) — Kellner usually continues h3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kellner usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (2% of these games) — Kellner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 35.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kellner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kellner usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kellner usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 48.0% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 18 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 80.8% | 26.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
Nikolaus Kellner's chess games
All 190 games by Nikolaus Kellner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 51 wins, 9 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 46 | 12/2/32 | 26.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 4/1/19 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Sandor Farago | 2,189 | Budapest FS03 Nadassy | A20 |
| Oct 2024 | Alberto Profumo | 2,181 | 46th Arco Open | A06 |
| Jan 2026 | Eszter Sulyok | 2,073 | XVIII Premium Budapest | A06 |
| Mar 2015 | Djordje Vlaovic | 2,070 | Novi Sad TS03 Open | C26 |
| Apr 2020 | Josef Fritz | 2,039 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,827 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| Paracin Orbis FM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,547 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,827 |
| Novi Sad Sretenjski Ustav Open | 2017 | 9 | 0 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaus Kellner's chess games?
190 games by Nikolaus Kellner, from Sep 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 Nikolaus Kellner has played.
What does Nikolaus Kellner play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Nikolaus Kellner opens with 1.g4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaus Kellner answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Nikolaus Kellner play as White?
As White, Nikolaus Kellner's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (46 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaus Kellner play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaus Kellner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Nikolaus Kellner's FIDE rating?
Nikolaus Kellner is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Nikolaus Kellner played?
Our database contains 190 games by Nikolaus Kellner, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 9 draws, 130 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaus Kellner?
190 games by Nikolaus Kellner 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.