Prepare against Klaus Kohlmeyer
DEU · World #97,486 classical · FIDE ID 4677331
When preparing against Klaus Kohlmeyer, expect 1.f4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Klaus Kohlmeyer, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kohlmeyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kohlmeyer 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 | 1,737 | 1,813 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 31.5% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kohlmeyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kohlmeyer's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 24 | 54.5% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 55% of White games, 47.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kohlmeyer usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
Klaus Kohlmeyer's chess games
All 89 games by Klaus Kohlmeyer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 28 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Steffen Hess | 2,005 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A02 |
| Jan 2009 | Maxim Machlin | 1,915 | Giessen Open | B23 |
| May 2019 | Dieter Mehlhorn | 1,834 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A03 |
| May 2008 | Matthias Kirschner | 1,732 | 11th Rhein Main Open | A25 |
| Apr 2011 | Viktor Krieger | 1,676 | ch-Hessen Gr-D 65th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 2009 | 14 | 6 | 1,896 |
| chB-Hessen | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1,520 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,679 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,410 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| 11th Rhein Main Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,733 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-D | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Kohlmeyer's chess games?
89 games by Klaus Kohlmeyer, from Jul 2008 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 Kohlmeyer has played.
What does Klaus Kohlmeyer play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Klaus Kohlmeyer opens with 1.f4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kohlmeyer answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games).
What openings does Klaus Kohlmeyer play as White?
As White, Klaus Kohlmeyer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Kohlmeyer play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Kohlmeyer most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Klaus Kohlmeyer's FIDE rating?
Klaus Kohlmeyer is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (May 2010).
How many games has Klaus Kohlmeyer played?
Our database contains 89 games by Klaus Kohlmeyer, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Kohlmeyer?
89 games by Klaus Kohlmeyer 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.