Prepare against Friedrich Guenther Klas
DEU · World #123,382 classical · FIDE ID 24669970
When preparing against Friedrich Guenther Klas, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 52 games by Friedrich Guenther Klas, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Guenther Klas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Guenther Klas 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 | 1,664 | 1,791 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 8 | 29 | 28.8% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Guenther Klas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Guenther Klas's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 40.5% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Klas usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Klas usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Klas usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Klas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Klas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Friedrich Guenther Klas's chess games
All 52 games by Friedrich Guenther Klas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Retti,M | 1,774 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Surdez,Patrick | 1,721 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Cardinaux,Nikita | 1,625 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | Dominic Jakob | 1,598 | 58th Biel ATO | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Ieremia Hottinger | 1,523 | 57th Biel ATO | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,397 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,634 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
| 14th Greifswald Ryck Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,466 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Guenther Klas's chess games?
52 games by Friedrich Guenther Klas, from Oct 2007 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 Friedrich Guenther Klas has played.
What does Friedrich Guenther Klas play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Friedrich Guenther Klas opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Guenther Klas answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Guenther Klas play as White?
As White, Friedrich Guenther Klas's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Guenther Klas play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Guenther Klas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Friedrich Guenther Klas's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Guenther Klas is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Friedrich Guenther Klas played?
Our database contains 52 games by Friedrich Guenther Klas, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Guenther Klas?
52 games by Friedrich Guenther Klas 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.