Prepare against Klaus Henseler
DEU · World #44,688 classical · FIDE ID 12919950
Our database contains 82 games by Klaus Henseler, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Henseler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Henseler 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 | 1,915 | 1,989 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 32.9% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Henseler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Henseler's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 91.4% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Henseler usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Henseler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Henseler usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Henseler usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Klaus Henseler's chess games
All 82 games by Klaus Henseler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 33 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,184 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B95 |
| May 2019 | Wolfgang Otto | 1,926 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | A11 |
| Dec 2015 | Johannes Willms | 1,899 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | A36 |
| May 2004 | Manfred Friedsam | 1,833 | Leverkusen Open | B25 |
| Sep 2015 | Volkmar Schwan | 1,804 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,005 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,831 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2 | 1,617 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,890 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,970 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,757 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Henseler's chess games?
82 games by Klaus Henseler, from May 2016 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 Henseler has played.
What does Klaus Henseler play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Klaus Henseler opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Henseler answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Klaus Henseler play as White?
As White, Klaus Henseler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Henseler play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Henseler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Klaus Henseler's FIDE rating?
Klaus Henseler is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Klaus Henseler played?
Our database contains 82 games by Klaus Henseler, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 33 draws, 22 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Henseler?
82 games by Klaus Henseler 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.