Prepare against Udo Kaeser
FM · DEU · World #4,151 classical · FIDE ID 4603460
When preparing against Udo Kaeser, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Udo Kaeser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Kaeser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Kaeser 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 | 2,299 | 2,350 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,307 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 105 | 118 | 68 | 36.1% |
| As White | 144 | 55 | 64 | 25 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 147 | 50 | 54 | 43 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Kaeser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Kaeser's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 94.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues Nc3 (76.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kaeser usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 69.2% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 21.5% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 72.5% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 22.5% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Udo Kaeser's chess games
All 291 games by Udo Kaeser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 118 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Efim Geller | 2,535 | Dortmund Open A | B32 |
| Dec 2005 | Alexander Kabatianski | 2,436 | BL2-West 0506 | E01 |
| Jan 1990 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 2,430 | Sankt Augustin | C41 |
| Jan 1991 | Romuald Mainka | 2,430 | GER CupT | C88 |
| Apr 2000 | Bruno Carlier | 2,390 | Oberliga NRW 9900 I | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,191 |
| Sankt Augustin | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,383 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,496 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 II | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,276 |
| BL2-West 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
| Lohmar 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| Lohmar Open | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Kaeser's chess games?
291 games by Udo Kaeser, from Apr 2003 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 Udo Kaeser has played.
What does Udo Kaeser play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Udo Kaeser opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Kaeser answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Udo Kaeser play as White?
As White, Udo Kaeser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Kaeser play as Black?
As Black, Udo Kaeser most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Udo Kaeser's FIDE rating?
Udo Kaeser is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Udo Kaeser played?
Our database contains 291 games by Udo Kaeser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 118 draws, 68 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Kaeser?
291 games by Udo Kaeser 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.