Prepare against Klaus-Guenther Besenthal
DEU · World #19,676 classical · FIDE ID 4691989
Our database contains 75 games by Klaus-Guenther Besenthal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Guenther Besenthal 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 | 2,060 | 2,215 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,065 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 29 | 33 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 45.9% | 79.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 43.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 79.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Besenthal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's chess games
All 75 games by Klaus-Guenther Besenthal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 29 wins, 33 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Lukas Hoffmann | 2,265 | Lueneburg Open A | A03 |
| Apr 2011 | Hans-Rudolf Kreutzkamp | 2,189 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1011 | C46 |
| Aug 2005 | Peter Knops | 2,079 | ch-Pinneberg | C00 |
| Oct 2019 | Aeke Fuhrmann | 1,963 | 3rd Blankenese Open | A45 |
| Oct 2019 | Max Neuendorf | 1,962 | 3rd Blankenese Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's chess games?
75 games by Klaus-Guenther Besenthal, from Jul 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-Guenther Besenthal has played.
What does Klaus-Guenther Besenthal play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Klaus-Guenther Besenthal opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Guenther Besenthal answers 1...Nc6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Guenther Besenthal play as White?
As White, Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Guenther Besenthal play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Guenther Besenthal most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Klaus-Guenther Besenthal's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Guenther Besenthal is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Klaus-Guenther Besenthal played?
Our database contains 75 games by Klaus-Guenther Besenthal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 33 draws, 13 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Guenther Besenthal?
75 games by Klaus-Guenther Besenthal 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.