Prepare against Gernot Klein
DEU · World #27,696 classical · FIDE ID 4695496
Our database contains 386 games by Gernot Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gernot Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gernot 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 | 2,000 | 2,043 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,003 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,965 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 124 | 107 | 155 | 32.1% |
| As White | 201 | 73 | 63 | 65 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 185 | 51 | 44 | 90 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gernot Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gernot Klein's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 99.5% | 51.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Klein usually continues Qe2 (60.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Klein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 100.0% | 39.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Gernot Klein's chess games
All 386 games by Gernot Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 124 wins, 107 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 58 | 15/11/32 | 25.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 33 | 8/6/19 | 24.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Hans Juergen Klages | 2,177 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Sylvain Lorans | 2,177 | 20th Reunion Open | B01 |
| Oct 2007 | Samuel Minor | 2,166 | 1st Korbach Open A | B90 |
| Mar 2014 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,165 | 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | A29 |
| Aug 2014 | Axel Partenheimer | 2,133 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| 3rd South Wales Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| 8th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gernot Klein's chess games?
386 games by Gernot Klein, from Apr 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 Gernot Klein has played.
What does Gernot Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Gernot Klein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gernot Klein answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gernot Klein play as White?
As White, Gernot Klein's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gernot Klein play as Black?
As Black, Gernot Klein most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 25.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Gernot Klein's FIDE rating?
Gernot Klein is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Gernot Klein played?
Our database contains 386 games by Gernot Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 107 draws, 155 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gernot Klein?
386 games by Gernot 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.