Prepare against Klaus Rudolph
DEU · World #91,991 classical · FIDE ID 4651839
When preparing against Klaus Rudolph, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Klaus Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Rudolph 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 | 1,753 | 1,998 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,619 | 1,807 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 18 | 10 | 43 | 25.4% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 80.0% | 33.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Klaus Rudolph's chess games
All 71 games by Klaus Rudolph 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Dick Daniel Van Geet | 2,335 | San Bernardino Open | C65 |
| Jan 1996 | Walter Berndt | 2,310 | Balatonalmadi Open A | E10 |
| Jan 1998 | Johann Nussbaumer | 2,145 | Regensburg Open | A58 |
| Sep 2013 | Reka Horvath | 2,062 | 20th Graz Open | A08 |
| Jan 1996 | Martin Weteschnik | 2,020 | Balatonalmadi Open A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 6 | 2,084 |
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,026 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 9 | 3 | 1,899 |
| 19th Graz Open A | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| 20th Graz Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,791 |
| Erlangen Open | 1994 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Puschendorf Open | 1996 | 5 | 3 | – |
| San Bernardino Open | 1992 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Rudolph's chess games?
71 games by Klaus Rudolph, 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 Rudolph has played.
What does Klaus Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Klaus Rudolph opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Rudolph answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Rudolph play as White?
As White, Klaus Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Rudolph most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Klaus Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Klaus Rudolph is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess and 1,619 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Klaus Rudolph played?
Our database contains 71 games by Klaus Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Rudolph?
71 games by Klaus Rudolph 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.