Prepare against Stefan Kewe
DEU · World #61,276 classical · FIDE ID 4699858
Our database contains 148 games by Stefan Kewe, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kewe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kewe 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 | 1,851 | 2,043 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,920 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,926 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 53 | 25 | 70 | 35.8% |
| As White | 75 | 29 | 12 | 34 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 13 | 36 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kewe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kewe's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 49.3% | 37.8% |
| e4 | 34 | 45.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kewe usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kewe usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kewe usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kewe usually continues Nc3 (15.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kewe usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kewe usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 83.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Stefan Kewe's chess games
All 148 games by Stefan Kewe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 25 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Peter Issing | 2,273 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A47 |
| Jan 2016 | Peter Oppitz | 2,118 | ch-Niedersachsen | B46 |
| Jan 2015 | Wilfried Haerig | 2,072 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B45 |
| Jan 2017 | Maximilian Kielpinski | 1,953 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | A08 |
| May 2007 | Joerg Wohlrabe | 1,908 | Bielefeld Gr3 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 21 | 9 | 1,848 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2016 | 21 | 9 | 1,813 |
| Bielefeld Gr3 | 2007 | 14 | 7 | 1,888 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,891 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,529 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,617 |
| 2nd Dresden Open | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kewe's chess games?
148 games by Stefan Kewe, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Kewe has played.
What does Stefan Kewe play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Stefan Kewe opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kewe answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kewe play as White?
As White, Stefan Kewe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kewe play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kewe most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Stefan Kewe's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kewe is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Stefan Kewe played?
Our database contains 148 games by Stefan Kewe, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 25 draws, 70 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kewe?
148 games by Stefan Kewe 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.