Prepare against Horst Kluever
DEU · World #82,230 classical · FIDE ID 24619248
When preparing against Horst Kluever, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Horst Kluever, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Kluever's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Kluever 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 | 1,783 | 1,957 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 85 | 63 | 86 | 36.3% |
| As White | 116 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 44 | 23 | 51 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Kluever's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Kluever's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kluever usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kluever usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kluever usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 54.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 41.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 81.4% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
Horst Kluever's chess games
All 234 games by Horst Kluever in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 85 wins, 63 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Gurpreetpal Singh | 2,284 | ch-Pinneberg Open | C02 |
| Apr 2013 | Berthold Plischke | 2,063 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C13 |
| Sep 1998 | Britta Leib | 2,030 | ch-Pinneberg Open | C02 |
| Apr 2004 | Miloca Schneider | 1,994 | 16th Bad Sooden-Allendorf Seniors Open | D63 |
| Apr 2006 | Gregor Kasueschke | 1,981 | 2nd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 50 | 25.5 | 2,147 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,626 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| 3rd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| 04th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Kluever's chess games?
234 games by Horst Kluever, from Jul 2005 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 Horst Kluever has played.
What does Horst Kluever play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Horst Kluever opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Kluever answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Horst Kluever play as White?
As White, Horst Kluever's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Kluever play as Black?
As Black, Horst Kluever most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Philidor (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Horst Kluever's FIDE rating?
Horst Kluever is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Horst Kluever played?
Our database contains 234 games by Horst Kluever, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 63 draws, 86 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Kluever?
234 games by Horst Kluever 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.