Prepare against Klaus-Juergen Herlan
DEU · World #31,350 classical · FIDE ID 24608246
When preparing against Klaus-Juergen Herlan, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 164 games by Klaus-Juergen Herlan, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Juergen Herlan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Juergen Herlan 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 | 1,978 | 2,024 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 52 | 65 | 47 | 31.7% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 84 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Juergen Herlan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Juergen Herlan's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 86.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Herlan usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Herlan usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Herlan usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Herlan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Herlan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Herlan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 47.8% | 59.1% |
Klaus-Juergen Herlan's chess games
All 164 games by Klaus-Juergen Herlan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 52 wins, 65 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A12 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Ralf Christ | 2,291 | Oberliga Nord N 1516 | A43 |
| Jul 2018 | Gerhard Schmidt | 2,138 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | D15 |
| Sep 2016 | Stephan Brem | 2,114 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B00 |
| Jul 2018 | Marcus Dehn | 2,099 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | A80 |
| Aug 2021 | Frank Mueller | 2,085 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,955 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,906 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,765 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Juergen Herlan's chess games?
164 games by Klaus-Juergen Herlan, from Jul 2005 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-Juergen Herlan has played.
What does Klaus-Juergen Herlan play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Klaus-Juergen Herlan opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Juergen Herlan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Herlan play as White?
As White, Klaus-Juergen Herlan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Herlan play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Juergen Herlan most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Klaus-Juergen Herlan's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Juergen Herlan is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Klaus-Juergen Herlan played?
Our database contains 164 games by Klaus-Juergen Herlan, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 65 draws, 47 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Juergen Herlan?
164 games by Klaus-Juergen Herlan 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.