Prepare against Stefan Kalkhof
DEU · World #8,524 classical · FIDE ID 4662598
Our database contains 136 games by Stefan Kalkhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kalkhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kalkhof 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 | 2,195 | 2,236 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 48 | 60 | 28 | 35.3% |
| As White | 69 | 23 | 30 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 25 | 30 | 12 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kalkhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kalkhof's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 49.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 27.5% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 7.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 59.3% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Stefan Kalkhof's chess games
All 136 games by Stefan Kalkhof 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: 48 wins, 60 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Michael Mischustov | 2,313 | BL2-Ost 2223 | C41 |
| Apr 2013 | Jochen Wigger | 2,307 | Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | A39 |
| Oct 2023 | Raik Schirmer | 2,279 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | A04 |
| Mar 2015 | Christian Schindler | 2,255 | chT-GER sf3 | D80 |
| Feb 2011 | Thomas Escher | 2,227 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 8th Leipzig VfB Open | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kalkhof's chess games?
136 games by Stefan Kalkhof, 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 Stefan Kalkhof has played.
What does Stefan Kalkhof play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Stefan Kalkhof opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kalkhof answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kalkhof play as White?
As White, Stefan Kalkhof's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kalkhof play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kalkhof most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Stefan Kalkhof's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kalkhof is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Stefan Kalkhof played?
Our database contains 136 games by Stefan Kalkhof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 60 draws, 28 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kalkhof?
136 games by Stefan Kalkhof 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.