Prepare against Klaus-Michael Hansch
DEU · World #79,753 classical · FIDE ID 24601683
When preparing against Klaus-Michael Hansch, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 40.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Klaus-Michael Hansch, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Michael Hansch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Michael Hansch 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 | 1,790 | 2,035 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,929 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 91 | 64 | 91 | 37.0% |
| As White | 122 | 47 | 35 | 40 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 124 | 44 | 29 | 51 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Michael Hansch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Michael Hansch's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 70.5% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 27 | 22.1% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nc3 (64.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hansch usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Hansch usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 87.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Klaus-Michael Hansch's chess games
All 246 games by Klaus-Michael Hansch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 91 wins, 64 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,481 | Curacao 40th anniv Open | D10 |
| Nov 2002 | Frans Vlugt | 2,088 | Curacao 40th anniv Open | D14 |
| Jul 2026 | Tim R Spanton | 2,039 | 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | D01 |
| Mar 2016 | Rolf Bachmann | 1,993 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A80 |
| Mar 2016 | Kurt Krotofil | 1,987 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,703 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,526 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,768 |
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Where can I find Klaus-Michael Hansch's chess games?
246 games by Klaus-Michael Hansch, from Apr 2004 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-Michael Hansch has played.
What does Klaus-Michael Hansch play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Klaus-Michael Hansch opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Michael Hansch answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Michael Hansch play as White?
As White, Klaus-Michael Hansch's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Michael Hansch play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Michael Hansch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Klaus-Michael Hansch's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Michael Hansch is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Klaus-Michael Hansch played?
Our database contains 246 games by Klaus-Michael Hansch, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 64 draws, 91 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Michael Hansch?
246 games by Klaus-Michael Hansch 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.