Prepare against Klaus Pokorny
DEU · World #125,249 classical · FIDE ID 24656798
When preparing against Klaus Pokorny, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 72 games by Klaus Pokorny, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Pokorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Pokorny 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 | 1,867 | 1,981 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 23 | 13 | 35 | 31.9% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Pokorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Pokorny's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 64.9% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Klaus Pokorny's chess games
All 72 games by Klaus Pokorny in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Helmar Bock | 2,058 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | E85 |
| Apr 2011 | Wolfgang Hauernherm | 2,002 | 60th Mittelfranken-ch HT | A26 |
| Mar 2010 | Norbert Strobel | 1,952 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | B11 |
| Apr 2010 | Rainer Wuensch | 1,950 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | A31 |
| Oct 2009 | Klaus-Juergen Herlan | 1,938 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60th Mittelfranken-ch HT | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,809 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,830 |
| chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,727 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,801 |
| Forchheim Open B | 2003 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Pokorny's chess games?
72 games by Klaus Pokorny, from Mar 2011 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 Pokorny has played.
What does Klaus Pokorny play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Klaus Pokorny opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Pokorny answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Klaus Pokorny play as White?
As White, Klaus Pokorny's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Pokorny play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Pokorny most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Klaus Pokorny's FIDE rating?
Klaus Pokorny is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Klaus Pokorny played?
Our database contains 72 games by Klaus Pokorny, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Pokorny?
72 games by Klaus Pokorny 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.