Prepare against Klaus Petzold
DEU · World #10,315 classical · FIDE ID 4641442
Our database contains 201 games by Klaus Petzold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Petzold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Petzold 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 | 2,165 | 2,275 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 68 | 77 | 56 | 33.8% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 104 | 32 | 45 | 27 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 80 | 82.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 16.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Petzold usually continues Nc3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Petzold usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petzold usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Petzold usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Petzold usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Petzold usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 98.3% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Klaus Petzold's chess games
All 201 games by Klaus Petzold 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: 68 wins, 77 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | English Opening | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 29 | 6/15/8 | 20.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,434 | 18th EU-Cup | A37 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaroslav Srokowski | 2,425 | Eupen Rapid Open | D16 |
| Sep 2005 | Petri Lehtivaara | 2,373 | 21st EU-Cup | E21 |
| Jan 1996 | Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch | 2,355 | BL2-West 9596 | A20 |
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Linnemann | 2,295 | Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 9495 I | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,450 |
| 21st EU-Cup | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,550 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 II | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| Oberliga NRW 9900 II | 2000 | 7 | 6 | 2,314 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| 17th EU-Cup | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Petzold's chess games?
201 games by Klaus Petzold, 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 Petzold has played.
What does Klaus Petzold play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Klaus Petzold opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Petzold answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Petzold play as White?
As White, Klaus Petzold's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Petzold play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Petzold most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Klaus Petzold's FIDE rating?
Klaus Petzold is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Klaus Petzold played?
Our database contains 201 games by Klaus Petzold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 77 draws, 56 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Petzold?
201 games by Klaus Petzold 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.