Prepare against Pascal Kesselhut
DEU · World #98,938 classical · FIDE ID 16297717
When preparing against Pascal Kesselhut, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 32 games by Pascal Kesselhut, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Kesselhut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Kesselhut 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 | 1,733 | 1,764 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 21.9% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Kesselhut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Kesselhut's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kesselhut usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kesselhut usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kesselhut usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Pascal Kesselhut's chess games
All 32 games by Pascal Kesselhut in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Moritz Kanbach | 1,724 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C61 |
| Mar 2020 | Wolfgang Mechlenburg Waengler | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B15 |
| Jan 2023 | Michael Oberbacher | 1,615 | Verden Open B | C45 |
| Jan 2020 | Gerhard Heiseke | 1,399 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | C41 |
| Jan 2020 | Matthis Steinkamp | 787 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,472 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,431 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Kesselhut's chess games?
32 games by Pascal Kesselhut, from Feb 2020 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 Pascal Kesselhut has played.
What does Pascal Kesselhut play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Pascal Kesselhut opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Kesselhut answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Pascal Kesselhut play as White?
As White, Pascal Kesselhut's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Kesselhut play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Kesselhut most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pascal Kesselhut's FIDE rating?
Pascal Kesselhut is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,650 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Pascal Kesselhut played?
Our database contains 32 games by Pascal Kesselhut, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Kesselhut?
32 games by Pascal Kesselhut 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.