Prepare against Klaus Bolding
FM · France · World #7,705 classical · FIDE ID 605620
Our database contains 214 games by Klaus Bolding, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Bolding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Bolding 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 | 2,210 | 2,340 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 79 | 60 | 75 | 36.9% |
| As White | 110 | 45 | 32 | 33 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 104 | 34 | 28 | 42 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Bolding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Bolding's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 68.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 23.6% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bolding usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bolding usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bolding usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bolding usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Bolding usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bolding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 34.1% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 24.4% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 22.2% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
Klaus Bolding's chess games
All 214 games by Klaus Bolding 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: 79 wins, 60 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 30 | 8/7/15 | 26.7% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,541 | 1st Calvi Balagne Open | B81 |
| Aug 2004 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,445 | ch-FRA Accession | B96 |
| Jan 1995 | Daniel Roos | 2,435 | Val Thorens Open | A16 |
| Jan 2002 | Angel Martin Gonzalez | 2,411 | chT2-FRA | B51 |
| Jan 1994 | Volodia Vaisman | 2,395 | ch-FRA Accession | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 36 | 19 | 2,316 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 15 | 9 | 2,237 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,300 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| Lyon Open | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,394 |
| 1st Grenoble Masters | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Bolding's chess games?
214 games by Klaus Bolding, 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 Klaus Bolding has played.
What does Klaus Bolding play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Klaus Bolding opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Bolding answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Klaus Bolding play as White?
As White, Klaus Bolding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Bolding play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Bolding most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Klaus Bolding's FIDE rating?
Klaus Bolding is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Klaus Bolding played?
Our database contains 214 games by Klaus Bolding, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 60 draws, 75 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Bolding?
214 games by Klaus Bolding 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.