Prepare against Klaus Klinger
DEU · World #84,318 classical · FIDE ID 16255232
When preparing against Klaus Klinger, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Klaus Klinger, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Klinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Klinger 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 | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Klinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Klinger's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 27% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Klinger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Klaus Klinger's chess games
All 34 games by Klaus Klinger in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Christian Leopold | 2,064 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Hermann Schloetterer | 1,785 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | D06 |
| Oct 2009 | Artur Neugebauer | 1,667 | Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | C54 |
| Sep 2023 | Axel Fraunholz | 1,200 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,482 |
| Nuremberg Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,566 |
| 19th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,479 |
| 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,350 |
| 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,856 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,625 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,615 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Klinger's chess games?
34 games by Klaus Klinger, from Feb 2018 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 Klinger has played.
What does Klaus Klinger play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Klaus Klinger opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Klinger answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Klaus Klinger play as White?
As White, Klaus Klinger's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Klinger play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Klinger most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Klaus Klinger's FIDE rating?
Klaus Klinger is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Klaus Klinger played?
Our database contains 34 games by Klaus Klinger, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Klinger?
34 games by Klaus Klinger 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.