Prepare against Sinan Kistner
DEU · World #61,747 classical · FIDE ID 16219643
When preparing against Sinan Kistner, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Sinan Kistner, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinan Kistner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinan Kistner 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 | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 32.1% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinan Kistner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinan Kistner's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 89.3% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 46.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kistner usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kistner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kistner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kistner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kistner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sinan Kistner's chess games
All 56 games by Sinan Kistner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Thilo Ehmann | 2,330 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D41 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Prill | 2,214 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B13 |
| Mar 2020 | Simon Commercon | 2,202 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A33 |
| Mar 2020 | Thomas Kahlert | 2,147 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A27 |
| Mar 2020 | Carsten Schirrmacher | 2,102 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,535 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,526 |
| ch-Baden U12 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,205 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,240 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,624 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinan Kistner's chess games?
56 games by Sinan Kistner, from Apr 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 Sinan Kistner has played.
What does Sinan Kistner play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sinan Kistner opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinan Kistner answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sinan Kistner play as White?
As White, Sinan Kistner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinan Kistner play as Black?
As Black, Sinan Kistner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sinan Kistner's FIDE rating?
Sinan Kistner is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sinan Kistner played?
Our database contains 56 games by Sinan Kistner, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinan Kistner?
56 games by Sinan Kistner 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.