Prepare against Roman Kistella
DEU · World #7,624 classical · FIDE ID 4621476
Our database contains 311 games by Roman Kistella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Kistella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Kistella 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 | 2,212 | 2,371 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,339 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,315 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 146 | 66 | 99 | 46.9% |
| As White | 162 | 86 | 38 | 38 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 149 | 60 | 28 | 61 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Kistella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Kistella's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 93.8% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kistella usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kistella usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kistella usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kistella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kistella usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kistella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 80.6% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.4% | 81.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 62.5% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 31.3% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Roman Kistella's chess games
All 311 games by Roman Kistella in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 146 wins, 66 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 19/3/4 | 73.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,452 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | E54 |
| Jan 2010 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,449 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | E15 |
| Jan 1995 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,445 | Groningen Open | A30 |
| Feb 2010 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,444 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | A30 |
| Nov 2003 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,436 | NRW Class1 0304 | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2001 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,249 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,257 |
| NRW-Cup Masters Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Kistella's chess games?
311 games by Roman Kistella, from Apr 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 Roman Kistella has played.
What does Roman Kistella play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Roman Kistella opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Kistella answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Roman Kistella play as White?
As White, Roman Kistella's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (26 games, 73.1% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Kistella play as Black?
As Black, Roman Kistella most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Roman Kistella's FIDE rating?
Roman Kistella is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Roman Kistella played?
Our database contains 311 games by Roman Kistella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 66 draws, 99 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Kistella?
311 games by Roman Kistella 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.