Prepare against Stefan Kautz
DEU · World #65,992 classical · FIDE ID 4672461
When preparing against Stefan Kautz, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 128 games by Stefan Kautz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kautz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kautz 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 | 1,835 | 2,023 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 40 | 38 | 50 | 31.3% |
| As White | 63 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kautz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kautz's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 58.7% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 39.7% | 44.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kautz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kautz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kautz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kautz usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kautz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kautz usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Stefan Kautz's chess games
All 128 games by Stefan Kautz 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: 40 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,149 | 17th Bad Godesberg Open | A40 |
| Jul 2002 | Bernd Kievelitz | 2,131 | 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B23 |
| Apr 1997 | Thorsten Heedt | 2,124 | Cologne KS Open | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | Volker Bub | 2,087 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A05 |
| Jan 2004 | Dirk Joha Oosthuizen | 2,068 | ch-GAU | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,828 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,688 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kautz's chess games?
128 games by Stefan Kautz, 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 Kautz has played.
What does Stefan Kautz play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Stefan Kautz opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kautz answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kautz play as White?
As White, Stefan Kautz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kautz play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kautz most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Stefan Kautz's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kautz is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Kautz played?
Our database contains 128 games by Stefan Kautz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kautz?
128 games by Stefan Kautz 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.