Prepare against Klaus Henzelmann
DEU · World #83,440 classical · FIDE ID 24637440
When preparing against Klaus Henzelmann, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 123 games by Klaus Henzelmann, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Henzelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Henzelmann 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 | 1,779 | 2,157 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,976 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,976 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 43 | 46 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As White | 58 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Henzelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Henzelmann's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 84.5% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Henzelmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Klaus Henzelmann's chess games
All 123 games by Klaus Henzelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 43 wins, 46 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,285 | 10th Bad Zwesten Open | C06 |
| Jan 2006 | Olivier Houhou | 2,247 | 10th Bad Zwesten Open | B14 |
| Apr 2009 | Stefan Meyer | 2,155 | ch-Hessen Gr-B | A29 |
| Apr 2009 | Karlheinz Eg | 2,130 | ch-Hessen Gr-B | B14 |
| Jan 2006 | Jan Sohl | 2,120 | 10th Bad Zwesten Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| Wetzlar Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,115 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-Giessen | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-B | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Henzelmann's chess games?
123 games by Klaus Henzelmann, from Apr 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 Henzelmann has played.
What does Klaus Henzelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Klaus Henzelmann opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Henzelmann answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Klaus Henzelmann play as White?
As White, Klaus Henzelmann's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Henzelmann play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Henzelmann most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Klaus Henzelmann's FIDE rating?
Klaus Henzelmann is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Klaus Henzelmann played?
Our database contains 123 games by Klaus Henzelmann, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 46 draws, 34 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Henzelmann?
123 games by Klaus Henzelmann 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.