Prepare against Klaus Kempter
DEU · World #38,378 classical · FIDE ID 4661036
When preparing against Klaus Kempter, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 58 games by Klaus Kempter, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kempter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kempter 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 | 2,051 | 2,131 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 9 | 33 | 16 | 15.5% |
| As White | 34 | 4 | 22 | 8 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kempter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kempter's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kempter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kempter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kempter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Klaus Kempter's chess games
All 58 games by Klaus Kempter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 9 wins, 33 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Patrick Chandler | 2,195 | Regensburg Open | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Franko Mahn | 2,190 | Regensburg Open | D69 |
| Oct 2002 | Manfred Fuchs | 1,989 | Regionalliga SO 0203 | A70 |
| Jan 2018 | Bernhard Kern | 1,987 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | D36 |
| Feb 2004 | David Uhlmann | 1,227 | Regionalliga SO 0304 | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,864 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Regionalliga SO 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,901 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Landesliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,905 |
| Regionalliga SO 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,986 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Kempter's chess games?
58 games by Klaus Kempter, from Oct 2004 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 Kempter has played.
What does Klaus Kempter play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Klaus Kempter opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kempter answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Klaus Kempter play as White?
As White, Klaus Kempter's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Kempter play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Kempter most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Klaus Kempter's FIDE rating?
Klaus Kempter is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Klaus Kempter played?
Our database contains 58 games by Klaus Kempter, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 33 draws, 16 losses (15.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Kempter?
58 games by Klaus Kempter 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.