Prepare against Klaus Neumeier
FM · Austria · World #6,354 classical · FIDE ID 1602365
Our database contains 722 games by Klaus Neumeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Neumeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Neumeier 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 | 2,238 | 2,391 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,310 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,302 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 722 | 265 | 242 | 215 | 36.7% |
| As White | 361 | 149 | 127 | 85 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 361 | 116 | 115 | 130 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Neumeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Neumeier's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 73.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 12.7% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 28 | 7.8% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 5.8% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 70.9% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 44 | 29.1% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 86.0% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Klaus Neumeier's chess games
All 722 games by Klaus Neumeier 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: 265 wins, 242 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Robert Markus | 2,652 | Oberwart Open | D72 |
| Nov 2018 | Ilja Schneider | 2,507 | chT-AUT 1819 | D30 |
| Aug 2009 | Stepan Zilka | 2,466 | 16th Vienna Open | C92 |
| Jan 1995 | Matjaz Mikac | 2,435 | Werfen Open A | B25 |
| Jul 2015 | Georg Froewis | 2,434 | ch-AUT | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 114 | 63 | 2,301 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 48 | 23 | 2,304 |
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,461 |
| Vienna Open | 2015 | 12 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1997 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,358 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Neumeier's chess games?
722 games by Klaus Neumeier, 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 Neumeier has played.
What does Klaus Neumeier play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Klaus Neumeier opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Neumeier answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Klaus Neumeier play as White?
As White, Klaus Neumeier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Neumeier play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Neumeier most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Klaus Neumeier's FIDE rating?
Klaus Neumeier is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Klaus Neumeier played?
Our database contains 722 games by Klaus Neumeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 242 draws, 215 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Neumeier?
722 games by Klaus Neumeier 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.