Prepare against Klaus Opl
FM · Austria · World #11,755 classical · FIDE ID 1600672
Our database contains 251 games by Klaus Opl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Opl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Opl 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 | 2,144 | 2,362 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 113 | 75 | 63 | 45.0% |
| As White | 124 | 61 | 35 | 28 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 127 | 52 | 40 | 35 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Opl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Opl's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 59.7% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 43 | 34.7% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Opl usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Opl usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Opl usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Opl usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Opl usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Opl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 61.7% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 75.0% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
Klaus Opl's chess games
All 251 games by Klaus Opl 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: 113 wins, 75 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Orestes Rodriguez Vargas | 2,428 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | D48 |
| Oct 2005 | Joerg Wegerle | 2,417 | chT2W-AUT 0506 | C68 |
| Feb 2008 | Jacob Murey | 2,411 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | B00 |
| Feb 2007 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,402 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | C55 |
| Feb 2007 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,389 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,250 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 22 | 12 | 2,208 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,446 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,301 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| 4th ch-Mecklenburg VP Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 8 | 2,392 |
| 9th chT-EU Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Opl's chess games?
251 games by Klaus Opl, 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 Opl has played.
What does Klaus Opl play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Klaus Opl opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Opl answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Klaus Opl play as White?
As White, Klaus Opl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Opl play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Opl most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Klaus Opl's FIDE rating?
Klaus Opl is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Klaus Opl played?
Our database contains 251 games by Klaus Opl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 75 draws, 63 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Opl?
251 games by Klaus Opl 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.