Prepare against Klaus Bischoff
GM · DEU · World #1,373 classical · FIDE ID 4600045
When preparing against Klaus Bischoff, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 108 games.
Our database contains 2,839 games by Klaus Bischoff, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Bischoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Bischoff 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 | 2,419 | 2,569 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,531 | 2,536 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,481 | 2,575 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,839 | 1,044 | 1,420 | 375 | 36.8% |
| As White | 1,414 | 586 | 704 | 124 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 1,425 | 458 | 716 | 251 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Bischoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Bischoff's side.
First moves as White (1,414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 643 | 45.5% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 400 | 28.3% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 190 | 13.4% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 108 | 7.6% | 66.2% |
| g3 | 37 | 2.6% | 56.8% |
| b3 | 33 | 2.3% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues Nc3 (71.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues Nc3 (62.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bischoff usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (582 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 429 | 73.7% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 79 | 13.6% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 5.7% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.4% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 305 | 52.5% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 163 | 28.1% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 54 | 9.3% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 36 | 6.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 2.4% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 1.2% | 57.1% |
Klaus Bischoff's chess games
All 2,839 games by Klaus Bischoff 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: 1,044 wins, 1,420 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 173 | 74/86/13 | 42.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 148 | 61/77/10 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 104 | 47/51/6 | 45.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 92 | 37/46/9 | 40.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 74 | 44/27/3 | 59.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 22/38/5 | 33.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 48 | 12/27/9 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 41 | 24/13/4 | 58.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 40 | 16/20/4 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 38 | 14/20/4 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 277 | 96/124/57 | 34.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 108 | 24/64/20 | 22.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 86 | 29/42/15 | 33.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 84 | 23/50/11 | 27.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 65 | 22/29/14 | 33.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 56 | 18/26/12 | 32.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 43 | 12/29/2 | 27.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 19/15/7 | 46.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 12/14/13 | 30.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 38 | 10/23/5 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,679 | Zuerich Jubilee Open | E20 |
| Feb 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,678 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | A20 |
| Jan 2015 | David W L Howell | 2,670 | 122nd ch-NZL Open | A31 |
| Sep 2005 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,669 | 21st EU-Cup | A28 |
| Jan 1994 | Artur Jussupow | 2,655 | Garmisch Partenkirchen | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 2000 | 38 | 31.5 | 2,573 |
| Munich | 1990 | 33 | 16 | 2,521 |
| Altensteig | 1995 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,539 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,525 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1992 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,499 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 26 | 20.5 | 2,615 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 16 | 2,655 |
| ch-SUI int | 1996 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,571 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Kindermann (24 games) · Eric Lobron (16 games) · Jan Gustafsson (16 games) · Eckhard Schmittdiel (14 games) · Lev Gutman (14 games) · Uwe Boensch (14 games) · Matthias Wahls (14 games) · Rustem Dautov (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Bischoff's chess games?
2,839 games by Klaus Bischoff, 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 Bischoff has played.
What does Klaus Bischoff play on the first move as White?
Across 1,414 games with White in our database, Klaus Bischoff opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Bischoff answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Klaus Bischoff play as White?
As White, Klaus Bischoff's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (173 games, 42.8% win rate); English Opening (148 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Bischoff play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Bischoff most often plays: Sicilian (277 games, 34.7% win rate); Indian Defense (108 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (86 games, 33.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,425 games.
What is Klaus Bischoff's FIDE rating?
Klaus Bischoff is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,531 in rapid and 2,481 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Klaus Bischoff played?
Our database contains 2,839 games by Klaus Bischoff, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,044 wins, 1,420 draws, 375 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Bischoff?
2,839 games by Klaus Bischoff 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.