Prepare against Stefan Kindermann
GM · Austria · World #1,059 classical · FIDE ID 4600053
Our database contains 2,169 games by Stefan Kindermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kindermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kindermann 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 | 2,446 | 2,546 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,516 | 2,528 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,169 | 763 | 1,028 | 378 | 35.2% |
| As White | 1,097 | 458 | 500 | 139 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 1,072 | 305 | 528 | 239 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kindermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kindermann's side.
First moves as White (1,097 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 976 | 89.0% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 99 | 9.0% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 13 | 1.2% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues d4 (64.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kindermann usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 259 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 76 | 18.5% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 6.3% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 20 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 3.7% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 62.4% | 51.5% |
| f5 | 79 | 18.0% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 56 | 12.8% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.9% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.9% | 12.5% |
Stefan Kindermann's chess games
All 2,169 games by Stefan Kindermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 763 wins, 1,028 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 177 | 69/88/20 | 39.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75 | 32/32/11 | 42.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 32/17/9 | 55.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 20/21/6 | 42.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 19/7/7 | 57.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 12/16/3 | 38.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 15/13/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 11/17/2 | 36.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 14/13/2 | 48.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 102 | 26/55/21 | 25.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 93 | 39/45/9 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 79 | 18/45/16 | 22.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 57 | 16/26/15 | 28.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 12/30/11 | 22.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 16/19/11 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 9/17/11 | 24.3% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 8/12/12 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 3/18/7 | 10.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,690 | Frankfurt Ordix Open | A87 |
| Jan 1994 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,685 | Pardubice | C13 |
| Jul 1999 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,681 | Frankfurt Ordix Open | A00 |
| Nov 2016 | Markus Ragger | 2,680 | Munich Krulich Cup | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexey Dreev | 2,670 | Nussloch | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,491 |
| Munich | 1990 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,506 |
| Dortmund-A | 1991 | 31 | 16 | 2,547 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,419 |
| Biel | 1995 | 24 | 12 | 2,583 |
| Baden-Baden | 1992 | 24 | 12 | 2,516 |
| Altensteig | 1992 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,570 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 21 | 15 | 2,594 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Klaus Bischoff (24 games) · Eric Lobron (14 games) · Lucas Brunner (13 games) · Gerald Hertneck (13 games) · Igor Stohl (13 games) · Artur Jussupow (12 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (12 games) · Matthias Wahls (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kindermann's chess games?
2,169 games by Stefan Kindermann, from Apr 2003 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 Kindermann has played.
What does Stefan Kindermann play on the first move as White?
Across 1,097 games with White in our database, Stefan Kindermann opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kindermann answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kindermann play as White?
As White, Stefan Kindermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (177 games, 39.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (75 games, 42.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,097 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kindermann play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kindermann most often plays: Dutch Defense (102 games, 25.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (93 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (79 games, 22.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,072 games.
What is Stefan Kindermann's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kindermann is currently rated 2,446 in classical chess, 2,516 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Stefan Kindermann played?
Our database contains 2,169 games by Stefan Kindermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 763 wins, 1,028 draws, 378 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kindermann?
2,169 games by Stefan Kindermann 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.