Prepare against Klaus Kistner
DEU · World #10,565 classical · FIDE ID 4634160
Our database contains 206 games by Klaus Kistner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kistner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kistner 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 | 2,161 | 2,174 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 35.0% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 24 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 125 | 36 | 45 | 44 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kistner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kistner's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 32.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 29.6% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 19.8% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 17.3% | 32.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Kistner usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kistner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kistner usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 70.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kistner usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kistner usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Kistner usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 80.9% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 91.8% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Klaus Kistner's chess games
All 206 games by Klaus Kistner 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: 72 wins, 69 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,360 | BL2-Sued 9596 | E99 |
| Jan 1988 | Dario Doncevic | 2,360 | Bad Mergentheim Open | B22 |
| May 1989 | Gyula Forgacs | 2,340 | 5th Wuerzburger Open | A43 |
| Jan 1988 | Martin Stielfried | 2,285 | ch-Bundeswehr | E66 |
| Mar 2012 | Klaus Rechmann | 2,247 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bundeswehr | 1988 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| BL2-Sued 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,068 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,112 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Kistner's chess games?
206 games by Klaus Kistner, 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 Kistner has played.
What does Klaus Kistner play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Klaus Kistner opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kistner answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Klaus Kistner play as White?
As White, Klaus Kistner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Kistner play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Kistner most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Klaus Kistner's FIDE rating?
Klaus Kistner is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Klaus Kistner played?
Our database contains 206 games by Klaus Kistner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 69 draws, 65 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Kistner?
206 games by Klaus Kistner 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.