Prepare against Uwe Kersten
IM · DEU · World #8,921 classical · FIDE ID 4615646
When preparing against Uwe Kersten, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 29.8% over 47 games.
Our database contains 1,395 games by Uwe Kersten, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Kersten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Kersten 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 | 2,188 | 2,357 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,317 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,289 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,395 | 587 | 451 | 357 | 42.1% |
| As White | 701 | 316 | 231 | 154 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 694 | 271 | 220 | 203 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Kersten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Kersten's side.
First moves as White (701 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 497 | 70.9% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 176 | 25.1% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 2.1% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.7% | 45.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kersten usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kersten usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kersten usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kersten usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kersten usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kersten usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 236 | 76.1% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 40 | 12.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 86.5% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 19 | 8.3% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Uwe Kersten's chess games
All 1,395 games by Uwe Kersten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 587 wins, 451 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 68 | 32/19/17 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 21/12/4 | 56.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 11/11/2 | 45.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 92 | 41/27/24 | 44.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 86 | 30/28/28 | 34.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 26/15/24 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 14/19/14 | 29.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 11/19/6 | 30.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,625 | 29th Staufer Open | B22 |
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Mladen Palac | 2,561 | Dresden ZMD Open | E11 |
| Jul 1999 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,544 | 1st ch-Hessen int | B26 |
| Jul 2013 | Leonid Milov | 2,540 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2021 | 109 | 66 | 2,351 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2005 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,428 |
| Kassel Open | 1998 | 39 | 25.5 | 2,331 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,201 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,238 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-A | 2010 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,336 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,354 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Horst Alber (14 games) · Norbert Heck (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Kersten's chess games?
1,395 games by Uwe Kersten, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Uwe Kersten has played.
What does Uwe Kersten play on the first move as White?
Across 701 games with White in our database, Uwe Kersten opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Kersten answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Uwe Kersten play as White?
As White, Uwe Kersten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 701 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Kersten play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Kersten most often plays: Benoni Defense (92 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian (86 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 694 games.
What is Uwe Kersten's FIDE rating?
Uwe Kersten is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Uwe Kersten played?
Our database contains 1,395 games by Uwe Kersten, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 587 wins, 451 draws, 357 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Kersten?
1,395 games by Uwe Kersten 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.