Prepare against Klaus Arlt
DEU · World #29,851 classical · FIDE ID 24634263
Our database contains 218 games by Klaus Arlt, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Arlt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Arlt 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 | 1,987 | 2,069 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 86 | 72 | 60 | 39.4% |
| As White | 115 | 48 | 38 | 29 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 103 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Arlt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Arlt's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 47.0% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 52 | 45.2% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arlt usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arlt usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Arlt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Arlt usually continues Nc3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Arlt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Arlt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 55.4% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Klaus Arlt's chess games
All 218 games by Klaus Arlt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 86 wins, 72 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,283 | 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | A37 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Schmitz | 2,245 | ch-Cologne 47th | B40 |
| Jan 1994 | Andreas Peschel | 2,220 | 43rd OKSt-ch M | A31 |
| Jan 1991 | Jochen Terhorst | 2,220 | ch-Cologne 40th | A31 |
| Jan 1994 | Oliver Kniest | 2,165 | 43rd OKSt-ch M | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne CC | 1994 | 15 | 9 | 2,465 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,918 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2008 | 12 | 8 | 1,918 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 6 | 1,962 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,992 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,920 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Arlt's chess games?
218 games by Klaus Arlt, from Jul 2011 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 Klaus Arlt has played.
What does Klaus Arlt play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Klaus Arlt opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Arlt answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Klaus Arlt play as White?
As White, Klaus Arlt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Arlt play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Arlt most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Klaus Arlt's FIDE rating?
Klaus Arlt is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Klaus Arlt played?
Our database contains 218 games by Klaus Arlt, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 72 draws, 60 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Arlt?
218 games by Klaus Arlt 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.