Prepare against Rene Kalmes
Luxembourg · World #24,159 classical · FIDE ID 4000919
Our database contains 67 games by Rene Kalmes, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Kalmes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Kalmes 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 | 2,024 | 2,102 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,984 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,016 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 28.4% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Kalmes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Kalmes's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kalmes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kalmes usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kalmes usually continues exd5 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
Rene Kalmes's chess games
All 67 games by Rene Kalmes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Tim Lammens | 2,305 | Ghent Taminco Open 39th | C58 |
| Apr 1997 | Hubert Mossong | 2,195 | ch-LUX ABC | B25 |
| Nov 1998 | Guy Spartz | 1,955 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 qual | C54 |
| Mar 2013 | Jean-Claude Schuller | 1,875 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B21 |
| Jan 2017 | David Mertens | 1,857 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,886 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,966 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,220 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,673 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Kalmes's chess games?
67 games by Rene Kalmes, from Jul 2003 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 Rene Kalmes has played.
What does Rene Kalmes play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Rene Kalmes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Kalmes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Rene Kalmes play as White?
As White, Rene Kalmes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Kalmes play as Black?
As Black, Rene Kalmes most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Rene Kalmes's FIDE rating?
Rene Kalmes is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Rene Kalmes played?
Our database contains 67 games by Rene Kalmes, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Kalmes?
67 games by Rene Kalmes 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.