Prepare against Klaus Dobay
Austria · World #20,119 classical · FIDE ID 1621548
Our database contains 83 games by Klaus Dobay, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Dobay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Dobay 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 | 2,056 | 2,120 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,060 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,129 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 17 | 43 | 23 | 20.5% |
| As White | 38 | 6 | 23 | 9 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Dobay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Dobay's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 39.5% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 34.2% | 42.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Dobay usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dobay usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dobay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Dobay usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Dobay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dobay usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 50.0% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Klaus Dobay's chess games
All 83 games by Klaus Dobay 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: 17 wins, 43 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Heinz Insam | 2,219 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | D00 |
| Feb 2013 | Thomas Manhardt | 2,152 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | B18 |
| Feb 2012 | Florian Kainrath | 2,140 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Erwin Nuster | 2,122 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | D48 |
| Oct 2014 | Thomas Matosec | 2,109 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,952 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| Graz Open B 12th | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| Graz Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Dobay's chess games?
83 games by Klaus Dobay, 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 Dobay has played.
What does Klaus Dobay play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Klaus Dobay opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Dobay answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Klaus Dobay play as White?
As White, Klaus Dobay's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Dobay play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Dobay most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Klaus Dobay's FIDE rating?
Klaus Dobay is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Klaus Dobay played?
Our database contains 83 games by Klaus Dobay, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 43 draws, 23 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Dobay?
83 games by Klaus Dobay 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.