Prepare against Klaus Juergens
DEU · World #16,363 classical · FIDE ID 4631714
When preparing against Klaus Juergens, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 393 games by Klaus Juergens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Juergens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Juergens 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 | 2,091 | 2,196 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 393 | 101 | 104 | 188 | 25.7% |
| As White | 189 | 62 | 57 | 70 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 204 | 39 | 47 | 118 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Juergens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Juergens's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 164 | 86.8% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 11.1% | 38.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Juergens usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Juergens usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Juergens usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Juergens usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Juergens usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Juergens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 86.7% | 31.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.7% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 74.2% | 30.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
Klaus Juergens's chess games
All 393 games by Klaus Juergens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 101 wins, 104 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 16/7/18 | 39.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 34 | 10/4/20 | 29.4% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Evgeni Ragozin | 2,510 | Werfen Open A | D76 |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,420 | Werfen Open A | A09 |
| Oct 2010 | Martin Forchert | 2,420 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B60 |
| Oct 2014 | Robert Zysk | 2,412 | 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B30 |
| Dec 2012 | Ivan Hausner | 2,408 | chT2W-AUT 1213 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2019 | 53 | 28.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,300 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 2,165 |
| chT2W-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,152 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Juergens's chess games?
393 games by Klaus Juergens, from Apr 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 Juergens has played.
What does Klaus Juergens play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Klaus Juergens opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Juergens answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Klaus Juergens play as White?
As White, Klaus Juergens's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Juergens play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Juergens most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Klaus Juergens's FIDE rating?
Klaus Juergens is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Klaus Juergens played?
Our database contains 393 games by Klaus Juergens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 104 draws, 188 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Juergens?
393 games by Klaus Juergens 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.