Prepare against Klaus Jovi
DEU · World #135,133 classical · FIDE ID 12985996
When preparing against Klaus Jovi, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 127 games by Klaus Jovi, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Jovi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Jovi 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 | 1,633 | 1,773 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 27 | 24 | 76 | 21.3% |
| As White | 60 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 14 | 13 | 40 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Jovi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Jovi's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 56.7% | 35.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 23.3% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.7% | 5.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 35.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Jovi usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Jovi usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Jovi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Jovi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Jovi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Jovi usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 34.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Klaus Jovi's chess games
All 127 games by Klaus Jovi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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, 24 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Adry Goris-Schouwstra | 1,820 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Gerd Schowalter | 1,812 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A22 |
| Apr 2025 | Peter Naumann | 1,807 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | D41 |
| Sep 2017 | Fred Brandt | 1,805 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B00 |
| Apr 2023 | Richard Wagner | 1,769 | 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,505 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,605 |
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,611 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,573 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Jovi's chess games?
127 games by Klaus Jovi, from May 2014 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 Jovi has played.
What does Klaus Jovi play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Klaus Jovi opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Jovi answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Klaus Jovi play as White?
As White, Klaus Jovi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Jovi play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Jovi most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Klaus Jovi's FIDE rating?
Klaus Jovi is currently rated 1,633 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Klaus Jovi played?
Our database contains 127 games by Klaus Jovi, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 76 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Jovi?
127 games by Klaus Jovi 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.