Prepare against Vincent Kriste
CHE · World #10,355 classical · FIDE ID 1309714
Our database contains 47 games by Vincent Kriste, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Kriste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Kriste 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 | 2,164 | 2,239 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 25.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Kriste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Kriste's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 79.2% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kriste usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kriste usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kriste usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kriste usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kriste usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kriste usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Vincent Kriste's chess games
All 47 games by Vincent Kriste in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Jean Netzer | 2,409 | 111th ch-SUI | B26 |
| Dec 2015 | Dieter Knoedler | 2,333 | 39th Zurich Open A | A26 |
| Jul 2006 | Ali Habibi | 2,290 | ch-SUI HT1 | B26 |
| Dec 2021 | Andre Meylan | 2,205 | chT-SUI | C14 |
| Mar 2026 | Sebastian Muheim | 2,179 | SGM 2025-2026 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2,138 |
| 111th ch-SUI | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,285 |
| 23rd Zuerich Open B | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,036 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2,003 |
| 30th Zuerich Open A | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,898 |
| 19th Zuerich Open B | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Zuerich Open A 38th | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Kriste's chess games?
47 games by Vincent Kriste, from Apr 2004 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 Vincent Kriste has played.
What does Vincent Kriste play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Vincent Kriste opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Kriste answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincent Kriste play as White?
As White, Vincent Kriste's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Kriste play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Kriste most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Vincent Kriste's FIDE rating?
Vincent Kriste is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Vincent Kriste played?
Our database contains 47 games by Vincent Kriste, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Kriste?
47 games by Vincent Kriste 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.