Prepare against Joerg Klein
DEU · World #19,350 classical · FIDE ID 4687469
When preparing against Joerg Klein, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Joerg Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg 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 | 2,064 | 2,179 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,105 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 4 | 21 | 32.4% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Klein's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Klein usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 33% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Klein usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Klein usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Klein usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Joerg Klein's chess games
All 37 games by Joerg Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Herbert Bastian | 2,361 | ch-Saarland MA | C02 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas Becker | 2,158 | ch-Saarland MA 89th | C12 |
| Apr 2014 | Guenther Ney | 2,100 | ch-Saarland MA 89th | A90 |
| Apr 2014 | Mario Ziegler | 2,094 | ch-Saarland MA 89th | A26 |
| Apr 2009 | Joerg Vogel | 2,081 | ch-Saarland MA | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MB2 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
| ch-Saarland MA | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,056 |
| ch-Saarland MA 89th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Daehne Cup final | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| GER Cup 1516 Final | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Klein's chess games?
37 games by Joerg Klein, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Joerg Klein has played.
What does Joerg Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Joerg Klein opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.g3 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Klein answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Joerg Klein play as White?
As White, Joerg Klein's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Klein play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Klein most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Joerg Klein's FIDE rating?
Joerg Klein is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Joerg Klein played?
Our database contains 37 games by Joerg Klein, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Klein?
37 games by Joerg 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.