Prepare against Veronika Kiefhaber
WIM · DEU · World #14,096 classical · FIDE ID 4616227
Our database contains 647 games by Veronika Kiefhaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Kiefhaber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Kiefhaber 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 | 2,115 | 2,287 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 647 | 236 | 228 | 183 | 36.5% |
| As White | 315 | 131 | 117 | 67 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 332 | 105 | 111 | 116 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Kiefhaber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Kiefhaber's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 85.7% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 43 | 13.7% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues c3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Bg5 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kiefhaber usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 57.8% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 63 | 34.1% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 50.5% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 45 | 44.6% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Veronika Kiefhaber's chess games
All 647 games by Veronika Kiefhaber 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: 236 wins, 228 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 114 | 47/43/24 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 68 | 24/19/25 | 35.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,431 | BL 0304 w | B22 |
| Dec 1998 | Oliver Brendel | 2,410 | Bern Ambassador Open | B76 |
| Jan 1997 | Susan K Lalic | 2,375 | BL 9798 w | B08 |
| Jan 1996 | Sandor Farago | 2,365 | Balatonbereny IM-B | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Vesna Misanovic | 2,350 | BL 0102 w | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Girls | 1994 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,295 |
| Dresden w | 1999 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,193 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1996 | 15 | 9 | 2,333 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2013 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,236 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-Baden w | 1993 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,068 |
| BL 0304 w | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Kiefhaber's chess games?
647 games by Veronika Kiefhaber, 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 Veronika Kiefhaber has played.
What does Veronika Kiefhaber play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Veronika Kiefhaber opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Kiefhaber answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Veronika Kiefhaber play as White?
As White, Veronika Kiefhaber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (114 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Kiefhaber play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Kiefhaber most often plays: Pirc Defense (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Veronika Kiefhaber's FIDE rating?
Veronika Kiefhaber is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Veronika Kiefhaber played?
Our database contains 647 games by Veronika Kiefhaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 228 draws, 183 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Kiefhaber?
647 games by Veronika Kiefhaber 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.