Prepare against Klaus Meulner
DEU · World #32,281 classical · FIDE ID 4642880
Our database contains 450 games by Klaus Meulner, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Meulner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Meulner 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 | 1,973 | 2,224 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,160 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,090 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 170 | 143 | 137 | 37.8% |
| As White | 226 | 105 | 58 | 63 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 224 | 65 | 85 | 74 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Meulner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Meulner's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 50.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 34.1% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 5.8% | 30.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.8% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Meulner usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Meulner usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Meulner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Meulner usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Meulner usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Meulner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 26.9% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 22.1% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 13.5% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.5% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 36.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 25 | 30.5% | 32.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 18.3% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Klaus Meulner's chess games
All 450 games by Klaus Meulner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 170 wins, 143 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Alexander Belezky | 2,414 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | A11 |
| Jun 2001 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,321 | 1st ch-Nuremberg Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Jiri Karlik | 2,305 | Landesliga Nord 9697 | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Fodre | 2,265 | Landesliga Nord 9596 | A21 |
| Sep 2008 | Stefan Liepold | 2,246 | 10th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 13 | 2,165 |
| Nuremberg Open | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,229 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Regionalliga NO 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Meulner's chess games?
450 games by Klaus Meulner, from Oct 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 Meulner has played.
What does Klaus Meulner play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Klaus Meulner opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Meulner answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Klaus Meulner play as White?
As White, Klaus Meulner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Meulner play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Meulner most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Klaus Meulner's FIDE rating?
Klaus Meulner is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (May 2010).
How many games has Klaus Meulner played?
Our database contains 450 games by Klaus Meulner, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 143 draws, 137 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Meulner?
450 games by Klaus Meulner 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.