Prepare against Soeren Kleist
DEU · World #82,526 classical · FIDE ID 24695289
When preparing against Soeren Kleist, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Soeren Kleist, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soeren Kleist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soeren Kleist 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 | 1,782 | 1,877 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 39.1% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soeren Kleist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soeren Kleist's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Kleist usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kleist usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kleist usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Soeren Kleist's chess games
All 46 games by Soeren Kleist in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Napoleon Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Joachim Pade | 1,697 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Alana Dehlia Prendel | 1,672 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B31 |
| Oct 2009 | Finn Krueger | 1,552 | ch-Hannover U16/18 | C50 |
| Oct 2010 | Nils Hapke | 1,545 | ch-Hannover U18 | C45 |
| Oct 2008 | Dorian Neumair | 1,433 | ch-Hannover U16 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U16/18 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,439 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 865 |
| ch-Hannover U16 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,322 |
| 1st Vellmar Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,504 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-Hannover U18 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,521 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soeren Kleist's chess games?
46 games by Soeren Kleist, from Aug 2024 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 Soeren Kleist has played.
What does Soeren Kleist play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Soeren Kleist opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soeren Kleist answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Soeren Kleist play as White?
As White, Soeren Kleist's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soeren Kleist play as Black?
As Black, Soeren Kleist most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Soeren Kleist's FIDE rating?
Soeren Kleist is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Soeren Kleist played?
Our database contains 46 games by Soeren Kleist, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soeren Kleist?
46 games by Soeren Kleist 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.