Prepare against Klaus Briesemeister
DEU · World #134,108 classical · FIDE ID 24631035
When preparing against Klaus Briesemeister, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Klaus Briesemeister, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Briesemeister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Briesemeister 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 | 1,636 | 1,934 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,850 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 34 | 68 | 57 | 21.4% |
| As White | 81 | 22 | 36 | 23 | 27.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 12 | 32 | 34 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Briesemeister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Briesemeister's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 97.5% | 49.4% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Briesemeister usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Briesemeister usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Briesemeister usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Briesemeister usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 19.4% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 64.5% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Klaus Briesemeister's chess games
All 159 games by Klaus Briesemeister in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 34 wins, 68 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Oswald Smits | 2,037 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | C10 |
| Aug 2012 | Horst Nietsch | 2,000 | ch-GER Seniors | B08 |
| Jul 2006 | Guenther Meinhardt | 1,948 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | A57 |
| Dec 2017 | Wolf-Dieter Menkhaus | 1,913 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A56 |
| Aug 2015 | Erhard Mueller | 1,909 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,835 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,506 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,571 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,463 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,535 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Briesemeister's chess games?
159 games by Klaus Briesemeister, from Oct 2006 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 Briesemeister has played.
What does Klaus Briesemeister play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Klaus Briesemeister opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Briesemeister answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Klaus Briesemeister play as White?
As White, Klaus Briesemeister's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Briesemeister play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Briesemeister most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Klaus Briesemeister's FIDE rating?
Klaus Briesemeister is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Klaus Briesemeister played?
Our database contains 159 games by Klaus Briesemeister, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 68 draws, 57 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Briesemeister?
159 games by Klaus Briesemeister 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.