Prepare against Claude Birtz
Luxembourg · World #63,389 classical · FIDE ID 4001273
When preparing against Claude Birtz, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 66 games by Claude Birtz, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claude Birtz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claude Birtz 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 | 1,844 | 1,991 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,900 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 25.8% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claude Birtz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claude Birtz's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Birtz usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Birtz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Birtz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Birtz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Birtz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Birtz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Claude Birtz's chess games
All 66 games by Claude Birtz 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: 17 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Ben Simon | 2,005 | ch-LUX ABC | A02 |
| Jan 2011 | Paul Corbin | 1,993 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Patrick Nestler | 1,947 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | A65 |
| Mar 1997 | Omer Smailovic | 1,935 | ch-LUX ABC | D02 |
| Mar 1997 | Tom Weber | 1,835 | ch-LUX ABC | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 1,710 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,773 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,710 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,767 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claude Birtz's chess games?
66 games by Claude Birtz, 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 Claude Birtz has played.
What does Claude Birtz play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Claude Birtz opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claude Birtz answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Claude Birtz play as White?
As White, Claude Birtz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claude Birtz play as Black?
As Black, Claude Birtz most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Claude Birtz's FIDE rating?
Claude Birtz is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Claude Birtz played?
Our database contains 66 games by Claude Birtz, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claude Birtz?
66 games by Claude Birtz 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.