Prepare against Annika Clauss
DEU · World #117,380 classical · FIDE ID 16261380
When preparing against Annika Clauss, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Annika Clauss, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Annika Clauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Annika Clauss 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 | 1,684 | 1,741 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 22.2% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2025): 169 rated games against 155 different opponents, across 28 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 169 | 54 | 33 | 82 | 32.0% | 1,708 | 1,570 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 95 | 16 | 19 | 60 | 16.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1,813 | 1,698 |
| 2024 | 52 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 1,821 | 1,649 |
| 2023 | 52 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 1,661 | 1,552 |
| 2022 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1,603 | 1,438 |
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,357 | 1,557 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,526 | 1,126 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,261 | 861 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Annika Clauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Annika Clauss's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Clauss usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Clauss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Clauss usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Clauss usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Clauss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Clauss usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Annika Clauss's chess games
All 36 games by Annika Clauss in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Jonas Uhlmann | 1,558 | ch-GER U25-B | B41 |
| Jun 2021 | Justus Lerchl | 1,467 | chT-GER U14 | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Sofiia Korshak | 1,435 | chT-GER U20 Girls | A49 |
| May 2023 | Emir Sensoy | 1,418 | ch-GER U25-B | A50 |
| Dec 2023 | Finja Stelter | 1,310 | chT-GER U20 Girls | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,437 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20w | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,580 |
| chT-GER U16 Girls | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,416 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,469 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,246 |
| Regionalliga West 1718 w | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,241 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Annika Clauss's chess games?
36 games by Annika Clauss, from May 2022 to Nov 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 Annika Clauss has played.
What does Annika Clauss play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Annika Clauss opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Annika Clauss answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Annika Clauss play as White?
As White, Annika Clauss's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Annika Clauss play as Black?
As Black, Annika Clauss most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Annika Clauss's FIDE rating?
Annika Clauss is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (May 2024).
How many games has Annika Clauss played?
Our database contains 36 games by Annika Clauss, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Annika Clauss?
36 games by Annika Clauss 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.