Prepare against Dietmar Klemm
DEU · World #8,244 classical · FIDE ID 4626460
When preparing against Dietmar Klemm, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Dietmar Klemm, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dietmar Klemm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dietmar Klemm 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 | 2,202 | 2,242 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 88 | 71 | 79 | 37.0% |
| As White | 111 | 43 | 35 | 33 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 127 | 45 | 36 | 46 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dietmar Klemm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dietmar Klemm's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Klemm usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Klemm usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Klemm usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 98.1% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Dietmar Klemm's chess games
All 238 games by Dietmar Klemm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 88 wins, 71 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Peter Hesse | 2,325 | ch-Sachsen | A47 |
| Jan 2002 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,300 | Dresden ZMD Open | E61 |
| Jan 1993 | Karl-Heinz Lehmann | 2,285 | Oberliga Ost-A 9293 | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Frank Reinemer | 2,275 | 2nd Dresden Open | A87 |
| Mar 2003 | Andre Lisanti | 2,274 | BL2-Ost 0203 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-Sachsen | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
| 68th ch-GER | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| BL2-Ost 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dietmar Klemm's chess games?
238 games by Dietmar Klemm, from Apr 2003 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 Dietmar Klemm has played.
What does Dietmar Klemm play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Dietmar Klemm opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dietmar Klemm answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Dietmar Klemm play as White?
As White, Dietmar Klemm's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dietmar Klemm play as Black?
As Black, Dietmar Klemm most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Dietmar Klemm's FIDE rating?
Dietmar Klemm is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Dietmar Klemm played?
Our database contains 238 games by Dietmar Klemm, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 71 draws, 79 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dietmar Klemm?
238 games by Dietmar Klemm 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.