Prepare against Felix Klein
FM · DEU · World #5,186 classical · FIDE ID 24600458
When preparing against Felix Klein, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Semi-Slav Defense as Black, 22.7% over 44 games.
Our database contains 525 games by Felix Klein, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix 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 | 2,269 | 2,377 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,291 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,300 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 525 | 196 | 151 | 178 | 37.3% |
| As White | 275 | 129 | 73 | 73 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 250 | 67 | 78 | 105 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Klein's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 96.0% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Klein usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Klein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 73.5% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 27 | 23.9% | 25.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 92 | 98.9% | 42.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Felix Klein's chess games
All 525 games by Felix Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 196 wins, 151 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 19/9/15 | 44.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 13/13/5 | 41.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 60 | 20/18/22 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 44 | 10/13/21 | 22.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Alexey Dreev | 2,662 | 25th EU-Cup | D30 |
| Feb 2017 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,578 | BL2-West 1617 | B35 |
| May 2013 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,558 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | C63 |
| Jul 2009 | Artur Kogan | 2,542 | 27th Andorra Open | B48 |
| Dec 2015 | Kirill Stupak | 2,542 | 32nd Boeblinger Open | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 2,326 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 1 | 2,202 |
| ch-AUS | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,357 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,421 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Klein's chess games?
525 games by Felix Klein, from Oct 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 Felix Klein has played.
What does Felix Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Felix Klein opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Klein answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Felix Klein play as White?
As White, Felix Klein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 44.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Klein play as Black?
As Black, Felix Klein most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (44 games, 22.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Felix Klein's FIDE rating?
Felix Klein is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Felix Klein played?
Our database contains 525 games by Felix Klein, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 151 draws, 178 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Klein?
525 games by Felix 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.