Prepare against Deniz Klein
DEU · World #66,816 classical · FIDE ID 34611282
Our database contains 48 games by Deniz Klein, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniz Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniz Klein 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 | 1,832 | 1,958 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,837 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniz Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniz Klein's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 45.8% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Klein usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Klein usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Deniz Klein's chess games
All 48 games by Deniz Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Levent Klein | 2,036 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | E10 |
| Jun 2025 | Joshua Lenz | 1,938 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | B94 |
| Jun 2025 | Daniel Steiner | 1,879 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | E50 |
| Nov 2025 | Gaspare Marchese | 1,844 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Gerhard Prill | 1,835 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,416 |
| chT-GER School WK GS | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,683 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,552 |
| 39. Internationale Haßlocher Schachtage | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,066 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniz Klein's chess games?
48 games by Deniz Klein, from Dec 2021 to Aug 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 Deniz Klein has played.
What does Deniz Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Deniz Klein opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniz Klein answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Deniz Klein play as White?
As White, Deniz Klein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniz Klein play as Black?
As Black, Deniz Klein most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Deniz Klein's FIDE rating?
Deniz Klein is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Deniz Klein played?
Our database contains 48 games by Deniz Klein, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniz Klein?
48 games by Deniz Klein 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.