Prepare against Rainer Kempe
DEU · World #43,576 classical · FIDE ID 12975206
When preparing against Rainer Kempe, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Rainer Kempe, covering Nov 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Kempe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Kempe 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 | 1,920 | 2,021 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2025): 135 rated games against 113 different opponents, across 16 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 135 | 48 | 43 | 44 | 35.6% | 1,941 | 1,938 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 56 | 8 | 22 | 26 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 59 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 50.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,915 | 1,815 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,895 | 1,829 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,844 | 1,888 |
| 2019 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 1,894 | 1,862 |
| 2018 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1,987 | 1,962 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1,882 | 1,932 |
| 2016 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1,981 | 2,028 |
| 2015 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2,013 | 2,013 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,950 | 1,995 |
| 2013 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,967 | 1,967 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Kempe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Kempe's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kempe usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kempe usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Kempe usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kempe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kempe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Rainer Kempe's chess games
All 31 games by Rainer Kempe in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Marina Krilova | 2,079 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | B41 |
| Nov 2016 | Peter Kahn | 2,069 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | C55 |
| Nov 2016 | Bert Duijker | 1,886 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | B20 |
| Nov 2016 | Martin Keeve | 1,855 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | C78 |
| Jul 2016 | Fred Ritter | 1,844 | WchT Seniors 65 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,845 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,988 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open 25th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,783 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Kempe's chess games?
31 games by Rainer Kempe, from Nov 2013 to Oct 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 Rainer Kempe has played.
What does Rainer Kempe play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Rainer Kempe opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Kempe answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Rainer Kempe play as White?
As White, Rainer Kempe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Kempe play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Kempe most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rainer Kempe's FIDE rating?
Rainer Kempe is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Rainer Kempe played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rainer Kempe, covering Nov 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Kempe?
31 games by Rainer Kempe 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.