Prepare against Klaus Fritsch
FM · Austria · World #15,607 classical · FIDE ID 1627163
When preparing against Klaus Fritsch, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Klaus Fritsch, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Fritsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Fritsch 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 | 2,099 | 2,308 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 23.5% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Fritsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Fritsch's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Klaus Fritsch's chess games
All 34 games by Klaus Fritsch in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Werner Posch | 2,234 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | C00 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Kirschner | 2,224 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | A28 |
| Feb 2013 | Werner Salamon | 2,133 | chT2O-AUT 1213 | D36 |
| Jul 2024 | Saul Marabajan Navas | 2,079 | 48th Sitges Open | E46 |
| Apr 2012 | Walter Wallner | 2,033 | 11th Semriach Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,921 |
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,233 |
| Hallein Open | 1988 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,075 |
| 11th Semriach Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,086 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,080 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 2 | 2,629 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Fritsch's chess games?
34 games by Klaus Fritsch, from May 2010 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 Fritsch has played.
What does Klaus Fritsch play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Klaus Fritsch opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Fritsch answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Fritsch play as White?
As White, Klaus Fritsch's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Fritsch play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Fritsch most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Klaus Fritsch's FIDE rating?
Klaus Fritsch is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (May 2012).
How many games has Klaus Fritsch played?
Our database contains 34 games by Klaus Fritsch, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Fritsch?
34 games by Klaus Fritsch 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.