Prepare against Klaus Klundt
IM · DEU · World #6,936 classical · FIDE ID 4600436
Our database contains 1,831 games by Klaus Klundt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Klundt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Klundt 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 | 2,226 | 2,392 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,348 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,337 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,831 | 840 | 681 | 310 | 45.9% |
| As White | 924 | 474 | 314 | 136 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 907 | 366 | 367 | 174 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Klundt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Klundt's side.
First moves as White (924 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 917 | 99.2% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Klundt usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Klundt usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Klundt usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Klundt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Klundt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Klundt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 314 | 84.2% | 60.2% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 10.5% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 2.4% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 250 | 72.3% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 91 | 26.3% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Klaus Klundt's chess games
All 1,831 games by Klaus Klundt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 840 wins, 681 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 147 | 69/49/29 | 46.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 102 | 55/34/13 | 53.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 70 | 36/26/8 | 51.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 61 | 39/17/5 | 63.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 25/15/21 | 41.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 27/19/5 | 52.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 40 | 18/16/6 | 45.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 20/12/3 | 57.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 19/9/1 | 65.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 96 | 42/33/21 | 43.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 86 | 30/40/16 | 34.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 52 | 22/22/8 | 42.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 51 | 23/25/3 | 45.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 47 | 20/16/11 | 42.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 44 | 20/12/12 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 14/20/6 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 15/15/3 | 45.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1984 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,615 | 2nd Berliner Sommer | C79 |
| Nov 1997 | Robert Huebner | 2,580 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B31 |
| Nov 2001 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,580 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B85 |
| Sep 2007 | Artur Kogan | 2,569 | 4th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B59 |
| Sep 2011 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,542 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2009 | 26 | 20.5 | 2,339 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 21 | 16 | 2,313 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,432 |
| 53rd ch-GER (FRG-11) | 1972 | 15 | 9 | – |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,401 |
| 51st ch-GER (FRG-09) | 1970 | 15 | 10 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Klundt's chess games?
1,831 games by Klaus Klundt, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Klaus Klundt has played.
What does Klaus Klundt play on the first move as White?
Across 924 games with White in our database, Klaus Klundt opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Klundt answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Klaus Klundt play as White?
As White, Klaus Klundt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (147 games, 46.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (102 games, 53.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (70 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 924 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Klundt play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Klundt most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (86 games, 34.9% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 907 games.
What is Klaus Klundt's FIDE rating?
Klaus Klundt is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Klaus Klundt played?
Our database contains 1,831 games by Klaus Klundt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 840 wins, 681 draws, 310 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Klundt?
1,831 games by Klaus Klundt 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.