Prepare against Klaus Otto
DEU · World #123,490 classical · FIDE ID 4694562
When preparing against Klaus Otto, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Klaus Otto, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Otto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Otto 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 | 1,664 | 1,975 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 35 | 57 | 59 | 23.2% |
| As White | 76 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 16 | 29 | 30 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Otto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Otto's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Otto usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Otto usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Otto usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Klaus Otto's chess games
All 151 games by Klaus Otto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Paul Funk | 2,197 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | B58 |
| Jun 2007 | Heinz Schmoll | 2,133 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A34 |
| Apr 2003 | Manfred Ullrich | 2,100 | Schwarzwald Open | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Gerhard Hutz | 1,890 | Schwarzach Open B | C59 |
| Apr 2013 | Eckart Paulsen | 1,875 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Merano Gold Cup 34th | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,474 |
| 3rd Chiemgau Seniors Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,634 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,812 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Otto's chess games?
151 games by Klaus Otto, from Jan 2008 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 Otto has played.
What does Klaus Otto play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Klaus Otto opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Otto answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Klaus Otto play as White?
As White, Klaus Otto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Otto play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Otto most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Klaus Otto's FIDE rating?
Klaus Otto is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Klaus Otto played?
Our database contains 151 games by Klaus Otto, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Otto?
151 games by Klaus Otto 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.