Prepare against Klaus Kolkwitz
DEU · World #76,708 classical · FIDE ID 4666046
When preparing against Klaus Kolkwitz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Klaus Kolkwitz, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kolkwitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kolkwitz 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 | 1,800 | 1,945 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 92 | 132 | 107 | 27.8% |
| As White | 162 | 49 | 71 | 42 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 169 | 43 | 61 | 65 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kolkwitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kolkwitz's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kolkwitz usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kolkwitz usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kolkwitz usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 53 | 80.3% | 35.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 53.6% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
Klaus Kolkwitz's chess games
All 331 games by Klaus Kolkwitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 92 wins, 132 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 40 | 8/18/14 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 39 | 16/14/9 | 41.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 29 | 9/15/5 | 31.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 61 | 14/15/32 | 23.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 5/12/9 | 19.2% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Kurt Rychlik | 2,085 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A41 |
| Oct 2008 | Hans Thieme | 1,974 | 8th Mecklenburg VP-ch Seniors Open | A47 |
| Aug 2014 | Reinhard Klein | 1,971 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | D05 |
| Mar 2008 | Klaus Reichwald | 1,970 | 24th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B09 |
| Sep 2014 | Juergen Fritsch | 1,943 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,764 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp-B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,667 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,524 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,539 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Kolkwitz's chess games?
331 games by Klaus Kolkwitz, from Jul 2007 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 Kolkwitz has played.
What does Klaus Kolkwitz play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Klaus Kolkwitz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kolkwitz answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Klaus Kolkwitz play as White?
As White, Klaus Kolkwitz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (40 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Colle System (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Kolkwitz play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Kolkwitz most often plays: Pirc Defense (61 games, 23.0% win rate); Modern Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Rat Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Klaus Kolkwitz's FIDE rating?
Klaus Kolkwitz is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Klaus Kolkwitz played?
Our database contains 331 games by Klaus Kolkwitz, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 132 draws, 107 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Kolkwitz?
331 games by Klaus Kolkwitz 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.