Prepare against Klaus-Norbert Muench
DEU · World #29,178 classical · FIDE ID 24623792
When preparing against Klaus-Norbert Muench, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 85 games by Klaus-Norbert Muench, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Norbert Muench's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Norbert Muench 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 | 1,991 | 2,163 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 21 | 36 | 28 | 24.7% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Norbert Muench's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Norbert Muench's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 69.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Muench usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Muench usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Muench usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Muench usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Muench usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Muench usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 60.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 34.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Klaus-Norbert Muench's chess games
All 85 games by Klaus-Norbert Muench in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 36 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D69 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Bernd Hoy | 2,200 | Regionalliga SW 0607 | B20 |
| Sep 2005 | Armin Schoene | 2,199 | 14th chT-GER Seniors | C00 |
| Sep 2006 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,152 | 15th chT-GER Seniors | A85 |
| Sep 2005 | Peter-Michael Gerhardt | 2,134 | 14th chT-GER Seniors | A08 |
| Sep 2012 | Bernhard Leiber | 2,132 | 21st chT-GER Seniors | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| 18th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,104 |
| 14th chT-GER Seniors | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,217 |
| Regionalliga SW 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,962 |
| chT-GER Seniors 18th | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,974 |
| 21st chT-GER Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Regionalliga SW 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Norbert Muench's chess games?
85 games by Klaus-Norbert Muench, from Jan 2006 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-Norbert Muench has played.
What does Klaus-Norbert Muench play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Klaus-Norbert Muench opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Norbert Muench answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Norbert Muench play as White?
As White, Klaus-Norbert Muench's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Norbert Muench play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Norbert Muench most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Klaus-Norbert Muench's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Norbert Muench is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Klaus-Norbert Muench played?
Our database contains 85 games by Klaus-Norbert Muench, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 36 draws, 28 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Norbert Muench?
85 games by Klaus-Norbert Muench 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.