Prepare against Klaus Gschwendtner
DEU · World #18,980 classical · FIDE ID 4633598
Our database contains 282 games by Klaus Gschwendtner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Gschwendtner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Gschwendtner 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 | 2,066 | 2,156 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 75 | 92 | 115 | 26.6% |
| As White | 134 | 41 | 46 | 47 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 148 | 34 | 46 | 68 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Gschwendtner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Gschwendtner's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 76.9% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 19.4% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gschwendtner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 80.6% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 17.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
Klaus Gschwendtner's chess games
All 282 games by Klaus Gschwendtner 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: 75 wins, 92 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,361 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | B31 |
| Nov 2011 | Ingo Cordts | 2,306 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B30 |
| Aug 2014 | Olivier De Marchi | 2,299 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | A08 |
| Jan 2023 | Robin Schlichtmann | 2,292 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | C77 |
| Oct 2002 | Tino Proschmann | 2,262 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,171 |
| Regionalliga SO 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| 2nd ch-World Cities | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
| Landesliga Sued 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,013 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Gschwendtner's chess games?
282 games by Klaus Gschwendtner, 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 Gschwendtner has played.
What does Klaus Gschwendtner play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Klaus Gschwendtner opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Gschwendtner answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Klaus Gschwendtner play as White?
As White, Klaus Gschwendtner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Gschwendtner play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Gschwendtner most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Klaus Gschwendtner's FIDE rating?
Klaus Gschwendtner is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Klaus Gschwendtner played?
Our database contains 282 games by Klaus Gschwendtner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 92 draws, 115 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Gschwendtner?
282 games by Klaus Gschwendtner 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.