Prepare against Clemens Poetter
DEU · World #21,216 classical · FIDE ID 24681660
When preparing against Clemens Poetter, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 102 games by Clemens Poetter, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Poetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens Poetter 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 | 2,045 | 2,137 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 33 | 40 | 28 | 32.4% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Poetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Poetter's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 97.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Poetter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Poetter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Poetter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Poetter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Clemens Poetter's chess games
All 102 games by Clemens Poetter in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 40 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,234 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B12 |
| May 2010 | Markus Schwebel | 2,174 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B13 |
| Sep 2009 | Andreas Harms | 2,169 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B07 |
| Feb 2018 | Hartmut Kauder | 2,127 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | A12 |
| Nov 2016 | Juergen Boehm | 2,124 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Poetter's chess games?
102 games by Clemens Poetter, from Jul 2011 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 Poetter has played.
What does Clemens Poetter play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Clemens Poetter opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Poetter answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Clemens Poetter play as White?
As White, Clemens Poetter's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Poetter play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Poetter most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Clemens Poetter's FIDE rating?
Clemens Poetter is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Clemens Poetter played?
Our database contains 102 games by Clemens Poetter, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 40 draws, 28 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Poetter?
102 games by Clemens Poetter 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.