Prepare against Alexander Claussen
DEU · World #89,986 classical · FIDE ID 16248910
When preparing against Alexander Claussen, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Alexander Claussen, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Claussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Claussen 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 | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,682 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,446 | 1,446 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Claussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Claussen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Claussen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Claussen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Claussen usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Claussen's chess games
All 31 games by Alexander Claussen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ronja Wilke | 1,596 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Liam Kuerschner | 1,423 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | A40 |
| May 2024 | Julian Klemm | 1,408 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C01 |
| May 2023 | Leonhard Ginschel | 1,376 | ch-GER U25-B | A03 |
| May 2023 | Davyd Derhay | 1,376 | ch-GER U25-B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,620 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,373 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,264 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Claussen's chess games?
31 games by Alexander Claussen, from Oct 2017 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 Alexander Claussen has played.
What does Alexander Claussen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Alexander Claussen opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.b3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Claussen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Claussen play as White?
As White, Alexander Claussen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Claussen play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Claussen most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Alexander Claussen's FIDE rating?
Alexander Claussen is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Claussen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alexander Claussen, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Claussen?
31 games by Alexander Claussen 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.