Prepare against Ingo Klaus
DEU · World #21,475 classical · FIDE ID 4625650
Our database contains 185 games by Ingo Klaus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Klaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Klaus 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 | 2,045 | 2,155 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 70 | 26 | 89 | 37.8% |
| As White | 94 | 38 | 18 | 38 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 32 | 8 | 51 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Klaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Klaus's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 98.9% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Klaus usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 77.8% | 32.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ingo Klaus's chess games
All 185 games by Ingo Klaus 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: 70 wins, 26 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Markus Merklinger | 2,407 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9900 | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Matthias Duppel | 2,315 | ch-Wuerttemberg | B30 |
| Jan 1997 | Holger Namyslo | 2,290 | ch-Wuerttemberg | D44 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksandar Vuckovic | 2,275 | 06th Staufer Open | C06 |
| Jan 1993 | Watu Kobese | 2,270 | ch-Wuerttemberg | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1997 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,344 |
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| Baden VLS 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Klaus's chess games?
185 games by Ingo Klaus, 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 Ingo Klaus has played.
What does Ingo Klaus play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Ingo Klaus opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Klaus answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ingo Klaus play as White?
As White, Ingo Klaus's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Klaus play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Klaus most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Ingo Klaus's FIDE rating?
Ingo Klaus is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ingo Klaus played?
Our database contains 185 games by Ingo Klaus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 26 draws, 89 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Klaus?
185 games by Ingo Klaus 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.