Prepare against Klaus Kretschel
DEU · World #27,981 classical · FIDE ID 4653475
Our database contains 290 games by Klaus Kretschel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Kretschel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Kretschel 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 | 1,998 | 2,147 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,040 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 78 | 91 | 121 | 26.9% |
| As White | 146 | 50 | 47 | 49 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 144 | 28 | 44 | 72 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Kretschel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Kretschel's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 33.6% | 41.8% |
| e4 | 39 | 26.7% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 14.4% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.6% | 58.8% |
| f4 | 17 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kretschel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 41.0% | 28.0% |
| e6 | 25 | 41.0% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 40.8% | 22.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Klaus Kretschel's chess games
All 290 games by Klaus Kretschel 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: 78 wins, 91 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D76 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 2/6/14 | 9.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,290 | Munich Open | A03 |
| Jan 1993 | Patrick Bensch | 2,260 | ch-BAY A 64th | C14 |
| Oct 2012 | Harald Eitel | 2,253 | 32nd Munich OIS Open | C41 |
| Jan 2014 | Thomas Lenz | 2,248 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | A10 |
| May 2008 | Klaus Poetsch | 2,245 | ch-Oberbayern | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2014 | 39 | 22 | 2,130 |
| ch-BAY A 64th | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 65th chB-Bayern | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| 66th ch-Bayern B | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| Regionalliga SO 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Kretschel's chess games?
290 games by Klaus Kretschel, 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 Kretschel has played.
What does Klaus Kretschel play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Klaus Kretschel opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Kretschel answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Klaus Kretschel play as White?
As White, Klaus Kretschel's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); London System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Kretschel play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Kretschel most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Klaus Kretschel's FIDE rating?
Klaus Kretschel is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Klaus Kretschel played?
Our database contains 290 games by Klaus Kretschel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 91 draws, 121 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Kretschel?
290 games by Klaus Kretschel 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.