Prepare against Klaus Locher
DEU · World #56,390 classical · FIDE ID 24601101
Our database contains 38 games by Klaus Locher, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Locher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Locher 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 | 1,869 | 1,902 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Locher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Locher's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Locher usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Locher usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Locher usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Locher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
Klaus Locher's chess games
All 38 games by Klaus Locher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | A. Schwarz | 2,230 | chB-Oberschwaben | A16 |
| Nov 2004 | Arnd Mayer | 2,020 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | D05 |
| Dec 2007 | Rainer Wolf | 1,989 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | A36 |
| Aug 2002 | Adolf Kellner | 1,549 | 9th Augsburg Afro Seniors Open | A53 |
| Oct 2007 | Achim Zahn | 1,488 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2008 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,790 |
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1997 | 6 | 1 | 1,659 |
| Diemer-Locher Match | 1948 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 9th Augsburg Afro Seniors Open | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 1,949 |
| 15th Staufer Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,044 |
| 20th Staufer Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Locher's chess games?
38 games by Klaus Locher, from Apr 2004 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 Locher has played.
What does Klaus Locher play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Klaus Locher opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Locher answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Locher play as White?
As White, Klaus Locher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Locher play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Locher most often plays: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Klaus Locher's FIDE rating?
Klaus Locher is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Klaus Locher played?
Our database contains 38 games by Klaus Locher, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Locher?
38 games by Klaus Locher 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.