Prepare against Kai Kluss
DEU · World #16,261 classical · FIDE ID 4617436
Our database contains 439 games by Kai Kluss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kai Kluss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Kluss 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 | 2,092 | 2,236 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 141 | 120 | 178 | 32.1% |
| As White | 224 | 89 | 61 | 74 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 215 | 52 | 59 | 104 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Kluss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Kluss's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 219 | 97.8% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kluss usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kluss usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kluss usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kluss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kluss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 89.4% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 94.3% | 37.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Kai Kluss's chess games
All 439 games by Kai Kluss 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: 141 wins, 120 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 42 | 14/10/18 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Christoph Scheerer | 2,410 | 8th Genova Open | D07 |
| Jan 1992 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,405 | Cannes Martinez Open | E49 |
| Jan 1991 | Jacek Bielczyk | 2,380 | Goch Open 02nd | E94 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Fontaine | 2,360 | Cannes Martinez Open | D24 |
| Jan 1993 | Kai Bjerring | 2,350 | Lublin B | E45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 14 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,259 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,294 |
| Schoeneck Open | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| Lublin B | 1993 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| BL2-Sued 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 1 | 2,007 |
| Martinez Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Kluss's chess games?
439 games by Kai Kluss, 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 Kai Kluss has played.
What does Kai Kluss play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Kai Kluss opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Kluss answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kai Kluss play as White?
As White, Kai Kluss's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Kluss play as Black?
As Black, Kai Kluss most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Kai Kluss's FIDE rating?
Kai Kluss is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kai Kluss played?
Our database contains 439 games by Kai Kluss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 120 draws, 178 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Kluss?
439 games by Kai Kluss 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.