Prepare against Klaus Kranch

DEU · World #73,255 classical · FIDE ID 1270708

When preparing against Klaus Kranch, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 97 games by Klaus Kranch, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kranch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kranch 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kranch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kranch's side.

First moves as White (51 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 39.4% score
  • …d5 (39% of these games) — Kranch usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
  • …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kranch usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
  • …e6 (12% of these games) — Kranch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
• 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 42.3% score
  • …c5 (31% of these games) — Kranch usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
  • …e6 (23% of these games) — Kranch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
  • …e5 (23% of these games) — Kranch usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)

Klaus Kranch's chess games

All 97 games by Klaus Kranch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Klaus Kranch's chess games?

97 games by Klaus Kranch, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Kranch has played.

What does Klaus Kranch play on the first move as White?

Across 51 games with White in our database, Klaus Kranch opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kranch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Klaus Kranch play as White?

As White, Klaus Kranch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Klaus Kranch play as Black?

As Black, Klaus Kranch most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.

What is Klaus Kranch's FIDE rating?

Klaus Kranch is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Feb 2025).

How many games has Klaus Kranch played?

Our database contains 97 games by Klaus Kranch, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (24.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Klaus Kranch?

97 games by Klaus Kranch 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.

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