Prepare against Klaus de Francesco
FM · DEU · World #14,006 classical · FIDE ID 4613945
When preparing against Klaus de Francesco, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 827 games by Klaus de Francesco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus de Francesco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus de Francesco 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 | 2,116 | 2,362 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,266 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,283 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 827 | 276 | 287 | 264 | 33.4% |
| As White | 402 | 144 | 148 | 110 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 425 | 132 | 139 | 154 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus de Francesco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus de Francesco's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 368 | 91.5% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Francesco usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Francesco usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Francesco usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Francesco usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Francesco usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Francesco usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 183 | 97.9% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 39.1% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 38.3% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 29 | 21.8% | 32.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Klaus de Francesco's chess games
All 827 games by Klaus de Francesco 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: 276 wins, 287 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 51 | 16/20/15 | 31.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/18/10 | 31.7% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 17/13/26 | 30.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 6/9/11 | 23.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/13/0 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,520 | 5th Passau Open | C18 |
| Aug 2019 | Vincent Keymer | 2,513 | 17th Spilimbergo Open | E16 |
| Jan 2018 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,486 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | D05 |
| May 2011 | Aryam Abreu Delgado | 2,485 | 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | A68 |
| Nov 2003 | Florian Handke | 2,476 | 7th Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich OIS Open | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 2,183 |
| Augsburg Ibis 9th | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,194 |
| 5th Augsburg Ibis | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| chT-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,187 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ludwig Deglmann (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus de Francesco's chess games?
827 games by Klaus de Francesco, 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 de Francesco has played.
What does Klaus de Francesco play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Klaus de Francesco opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus de Francesco answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Klaus de Francesco play as White?
As White, Klaus de Francesco's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus de Francesco play as Black?
As Black, Klaus de Francesco most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (56 games, 30.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 425 games.
What is Klaus de Francesco's FIDE rating?
Klaus de Francesco is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Klaus de Francesco played?
Our database contains 827 games by Klaus de Francesco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 287 draws, 264 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus de Francesco?
827 games by Klaus de Francesco 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.