Prepare against Stefans Kasims
DEU · World #27,612 classical · FIDE ID 16245814
When preparing against Stefans Kasims, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 32 games by Stefans Kasims, covering Jul 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Stefans Kasims's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefans Kasims 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 | 2,002 | 2,002 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,858 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 301 rated games against 272 different opponents, across 36 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 124 | 31 | 53 | 40 | 25.0% | 1,900 | 1,868 | 7 |
| Rapid | 45 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 51.1% | 1,859 | 1,836 | 5 |
| Blitz | 114 | 55 | 17 | 42 | 48.2% | 1,885 | 1,920 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 180 | 41 | 55 | 84 | 22.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 65 | 44 | 16 | 5 | 67.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 1,932 | 2,004 |
| 2025 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2,015 | 1,935 |
| 2024 | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 1,989 | 1,989 |
| 2023 | 56 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 1,946 | 1,921 |
| 2022 | 53 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 1,793 | 1,801 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,928 | 1,928 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,721 | 1,587 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1,857 | 1,707 |
| 2018 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1,741 | 1,712 |
| 2017 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1,717 | 1,477 |
Where Stefans Kasims has played
Germany (25) · Latvia (7) · Iceland (3) · Estonia (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefans Kasims's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefans Kasims's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kasims usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kasims usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kasims usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kasims usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Stefans Kasims's chess games
All 32 games by Stefans Kasims in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Dietmar Fauth | 2,101 | 46th Arco Open | B66 |
| Nov 2026 | Alexander Kanzow | 1,998 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | B33 |
| Oct 2024 | Marco Somaschini | 1,783 | 46th Arco Open | A49 |
| Oct 2024 | Massimo Rivara | 1,769 | 46th Arco Open | B90 |
| Nov 2026 | Omar M Islam | 1,701 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefans Kasims's chess games?
32 games by Stefans Kasims, from Jul 2017 to Nov 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 Stefans Kasims has played.
What does Stefans Kasims play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Stefans Kasims opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefans Kasims answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Stefans Kasims play as White?
As White, Stefans Kasims's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefans Kasims play as Black?
As Black, Stefans Kasims most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Stefans Kasims's FIDE rating?
Stefans Kasims is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Stefans Kasims played?
Our database contains 32 games by Stefans Kasims, covering Jul 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefans Kasims?
32 games by Stefans Kasims 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.