Prepare against Thomas Kerner
France · World #79,427 classical · FIDE ID 20658761
When preparing against Thomas Kerner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 39 games by Thomas Kerner, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Kerner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Kerner 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 | 1,791 | 1,798 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Kerner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Kerner's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kerner usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kerner usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kerner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Kerner's chess games
All 39 games by Thomas Kerner in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Matthias Leidner | 1,636 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT5 82nd | A40 |
| Apr 2007 | Maria Kleinhans | 1,427 | ch-Baden AT1 | B06 |
| Apr 2007 | Philipp Walch | 1,393 | ch-Baden AT1 | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Erich Zwissler | 1,393 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT5 82nd | D15 |
| Apr 2007 | Leander Hirschberg | 1,080 | ch-Baden AT1 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden AT2 | 2005 | 15 | 9 | – |
| ch-Baden AT1 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,402 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT5 82nd | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,550 |
| Mehlingen Open | 1997 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - HT II | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Kerner's chess games?
39 games by Thomas Kerner, from Jun 2015 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 Thomas Kerner has played.
What does Thomas Kerner play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thomas Kerner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Kerner answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Kerner play as White?
As White, Thomas Kerner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Kerner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Kerner most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thomas Kerner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Kerner is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Thomas Kerner played?
Our database contains 39 games by Thomas Kerner, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Kerner?
39 games by Thomas Kerner 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.