Prepare against Joachim Klein
DEU · World #10,238 classical · FIDE ID 4632508
When preparing against Joachim Klein, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Joachim Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim 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 | 2,166 | 2,265 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,200 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,126 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 110 | 65 | 91 | 41.4% |
| As White | 136 | 65 | 34 | 37 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 45 | 31 | 54 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Klein's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 89.0% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (82.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Klein usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Klein usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 48.3% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 25.0% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.3% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 28.3% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Joachim Klein's chess games
All 266 games by Joachim 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: 110 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Anna Zozulia | 2,412 | 28th Zuerich Open A | B31 |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Bohn | 2,400 | chT-RLP 9899 | A03 |
| Nov 2019 | Yuri Boidman | 2,375 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | B41 |
| Mar 2008 | Herbert Bastian | 2,369 | ch-Saarland MA | B41 |
| Apr 2022 | Arkadi Syrov | 2,354 | Oberliga Sued W 2122 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLM U20 | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Saarland Gr-A | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Klein's chess games?
266 games by Joachim 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 Joachim Klein has played.
What does Joachim Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Joachim Klein opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Klein answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Joachim Klein play as White?
As White, Joachim Klein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Klein play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Klein most often plays: Pirc Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Joachim Klein's FIDE rating?
Joachim Klein is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Joachim Klein played?
Our database contains 266 games by Joachim Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Klein?
266 games by Joachim 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.