Prepare against Klaus Scharff
DEU · World #42,742 classical · FIDE ID 24613851
Our database contains 248 games by Klaus Scharff, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Scharff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Scharff 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 | 1,923 | 2,068 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,954 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,019 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 112 | 27 | 109 | 45.2% |
| As White | 118 | 67 | 10 | 41 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 45 | 17 | 68 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Scharff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Scharff's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 39.8% | 73.4% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 37.3% | 64.8% |
| d3 | 24 | 20.3% | 31.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Scharff usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Scharff usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Scharff usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 64.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Scharff usually continues g3 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Scharff usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Scharff usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 65.9% | 20.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 29.5% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Klaus Scharff's chess games
All 248 games by Klaus Scharff in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 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: 112 wins, 27 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 24/2/8 | 70.6% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 40 | 7/6/27 | 17.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Markus Balduan | 2,310 | Leverkusen Open | A13 |
| Jan 1996 | Frank Reinemer | 2,265 | 08th Leverkusen Open | A40 |
| Jan 2005 | Thorsten Heedt | 2,192 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A03 |
| Aug 2010 | Wolfgang Linhart | 2,184 | Cologne Chess Days Open | A00 |
| Mar 2007 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,163 | ch-Leverkusen Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 44 | 24.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2008 | 29 | 19.5 | 1,906 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,152 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 14 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,944 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,095 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Scharff's chess games?
248 games by Klaus Scharff, from Jul 2005 to Aug 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 Scharff has played.
What does Klaus Scharff play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Klaus Scharff opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Scharff answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Klaus Scharff play as White?
As White, Klaus Scharff's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 70.6% win rate); Mieses Opening (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Scharff play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Scharff most often plays: Horwitz Defense (40 games, 17.5% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Klaus Scharff's FIDE rating?
Klaus Scharff is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Klaus Scharff played?
Our database contains 248 games by Klaus Scharff, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 27 draws, 109 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Scharff?
248 games by Klaus Scharff 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.