Prepare against Walter Kassel
Austria · World #45,323 classical · FIDE ID 1615297
Our database contains 183 games by Walter Kassel, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Kassel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Kassel 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 | 1,912 | 2,032 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 55 | 28 | 99 | 30.1% |
| As White | 91 | 24 | 16 | 50 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 31 | 12 | 49 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Kassel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Kassel's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 38.5% | 22.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 36.3% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.0% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 22.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kassel usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kassel usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kassel usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kassel usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kassel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Kassel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 93.6% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Walter Kassel's chess games
All 183 games by Walter Kassel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 55 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Wilhelm Veigl | 2,057 | 10th Weiz Open | E13 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Newrkla | 2,055 | ch-AUT qual | B88 |
| Feb 2013 | Tilman Giese | 2,046 | 17th Lienz Open | A00 |
| Feb 2013 | Maurizio Diotallevi | 2,027 | 17th Lienz Open | E12 |
| Oct 2011 | Helmut Waller | 2,009 | 6th Vienna Kavalier Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,818 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,856 |
| Znojmo Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 3rd Brno Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Kassel's chess games?
183 games by Walter Kassel, from Apr 2005 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 Walter Kassel has played.
What does Walter Kassel play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Walter Kassel opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Kassel answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Walter Kassel play as White?
As White, Walter Kassel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Kassel play as Black?
As Black, Walter Kassel most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Walter Kassel's FIDE rating?
Walter Kassel is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Walter Kassel played?
Our database contains 183 games by Walter Kassel, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Kassel?
183 games by Walter Kassel 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.