Prepare against Sierk Kanis
NLD · World #17,447 classical · FIDE ID 1056859
Our database contains 49 games by Sierk Kanis, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sierk Kanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sierk Kanis 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 | 2,080 | 2,165 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sierk Kanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sierk Kanis's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kanis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kanis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kanis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kanis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kanis usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kanis usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Sierk Kanis's chess games
All 49 games by Sierk Kanis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,369 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Pieter Hopman | 2,323 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A80 |
| Jul 2023 | Onno Elgersma | 2,265 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D35 |
| Jul 2024 | Esper Van Baar | 2,207 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Rick Duijker | 2,198 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,356 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 37th Geraardsbergen Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,014 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 36th Geraardsbergen Open | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2,310 |
| 35th Geraardsbergen Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
| 34th Geraardsbergen Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sierk Kanis's chess games?
49 games by Sierk Kanis, from Aug 2016 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 Sierk Kanis has played.
What does Sierk Kanis play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sierk Kanis opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sierk Kanis answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sierk Kanis play as White?
As White, Sierk Kanis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sierk Kanis play as Black?
As Black, Sierk Kanis most often plays: Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sierk Kanis's FIDE rating?
Sierk Kanis is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Sierk Kanis played?
Our database contains 49 games by Sierk Kanis, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sierk Kanis?
49 games by Sierk Kanis 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.