Prepare against Klaus Poetsch
CM · DEU · World #8,523 classical · FIDE ID 4652738
Our database contains 161 games by Klaus Poetsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Poetsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Poetsch 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 | 2,195 | 2,269 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 48 | 57 | 56 | 29.8% |
| As White | 82 | 21 | 35 | 26 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Poetsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Poetsch's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 98.8% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Poetsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 46.4% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 35.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Klaus Poetsch's chess games
All 161 games by Klaus Poetsch 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: 48 wins, 57 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Thomas Reich | 2,348 | 79th chA-Bayern | A70 |
| Nov 2007 | Andrey Terekhov | 2,318 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D45 |
| May 2008 | Christoph Zill | 2,260 | ch-Oberbayern | B13 |
| Oct 2011 | Petar Krstic | 2,259 | Regionalliga SO 1112 | D52 |
| Oct 2010 | Juergen Schwetje | 2,249 | Regionalliga SO 1011 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 2,051 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,663 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| Regionalliga SO 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Poetsch's chess games?
161 games by Klaus Poetsch, 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 Poetsch has played.
What does Klaus Poetsch play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Klaus Poetsch opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Poetsch answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Klaus Poetsch play as White?
As White, Klaus Poetsch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Poetsch play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Poetsch most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Klaus Poetsch's FIDE rating?
Klaus Poetsch is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Klaus Poetsch played?
Our database contains 161 games by Klaus Poetsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 57 draws, 56 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Poetsch?
161 games by Klaus Poetsch 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.