Prepare against Torsten Kirschner
DEU · World #55,260 classical · FIDE ID 12923460
Our database contains 33 games by Torsten Kirschner, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Kirschner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Kirschner 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 | 1,873 | 1,905 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 27.3% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Kirschner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Kirschner's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kirschner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kirschner usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Kirschner usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kirschner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Torsten Kirschner's chess games
All 33 games by Torsten Kirschner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Hans Gerl | 2,036 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | E81 |
| Jul 2018 | Lothar Zilch | 1,937 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | E73 |
| Aug 2020 | Bernd Muskewitz | 1,816 | 1st DSOL 04 Liga Final | B40 |
| Jul 2020 | Alexander Ruderer | 1,687 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | D11 |
| Mar 2017 | Dietmar Weser | 1,643 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,026 |
| 14th Rostock SSC Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| 16th GER Seniors Derby | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,524 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,471 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,850 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,628 |
| 1st DSOL 04 Liga Final | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Kirschner's chess games?
33 games by Torsten Kirschner, from Oct 2012 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 Torsten Kirschner has played.
What does Torsten Kirschner play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Torsten Kirschner opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Kirschner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten Kirschner play as White?
As White, Torsten Kirschner's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Kirschner play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Kirschner most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Torsten Kirschner's FIDE rating?
Torsten Kirschner is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Torsten Kirschner played?
Our database contains 33 games by Torsten Kirschner, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Kirschner?
33 games by Torsten Kirschner 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.