Prepare against Clemens Escher
DEU · World #11,458 classical · FIDE ID 4645260
Our database contains 139 games by Clemens Escher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Escher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens Escher 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 | 2,148 | 2,242 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,204 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,193 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 55 | 48 | 36 | 39.6% |
| As White | 72 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 23 | 28 | 16 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Escher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Escher's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 86.1% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.5% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Escher usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Escher usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Escher usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Escher usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Escher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Escher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 78.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 70.8% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Clemens Escher's chess games
All 139 games by Clemens Escher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 48 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,281 | ch-Berlin | C00 |
| Apr 2004 | Marcin Lukaszewski | 2,229 | ch-Berlin | E14 |
| Apr 2011 | Frank Niehaus | 2,216 | ch-Berlin | E92 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Jugow | 2,215 | 1st Bad Zwesten Open | E26 |
| Apr 2011 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,200 | ch-Berlin | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-Berlin U17 | 1997 | 14 | 9.5 | – |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,010 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,507 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Escher's chess games?
139 games by Clemens Escher, from Apr 2003 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 Clemens Escher has played.
What does Clemens Escher play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Clemens Escher opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Escher answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Clemens Escher play as White?
As White, Clemens Escher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Escher play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Escher most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Clemens Escher's FIDE rating?
Clemens Escher is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Clemens Escher played?
Our database contains 139 games by Clemens Escher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 48 draws, 36 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Escher?
139 games by Clemens Escher 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.