Prepare against Klaus Starp
DEU · World #43,995 classical · FIDE ID 4685075
When preparing against Klaus Starp, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Klaus Starp, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Starp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Starp 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 | 1,919 | 2,098 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 40 | 78 | 65 | 21.9% |
| As White | 89 | 22 | 37 | 30 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 18 | 41 | 35 | 19.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2024): 193 rated games against 176 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 193 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 34.2% | 2,008 | 1,996 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 11 | 30 | 47 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 40 | 23 | 10 | 54.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,707 | 1,867 |
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,730 | 1,774 |
| 2018 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2,000 | 1,971 |
| 2017 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 1,977 | 1,927 |
| 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1,916 | 1,996 |
| 2015 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1,940 | 1,971 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,038 | 2,083 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1,995 | 2,045 |
| 2012 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2,111 | 2,054 |
| 2011 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2,144 | 2,115 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,077 | 2,077 |
| 2009 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2,014 | 2,051 |
| 2008 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2,099 | 1,946 |
| 2007 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2,139 | 2,066 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Starp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Starp's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 98.9% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Starp usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Starp usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Starp usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Starp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 93.2% | 30.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Klaus Starp's chess games
All 183 games by Klaus Starp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Nov 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: 40 wins, 78 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,339 | Muensterland Open 30th | E63 |
| Jan 1999 | Mathias Mroczek | 2,132 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Wieland Voss | 2,127 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | C63 |
| Mar 2005 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,070 | ch-Dortmund | C26 |
| Jan 1998 | Mark Hermanowski | 2,060 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Dortmund | 2005 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,900 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,800 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Starp's chess games?
183 games by Klaus Starp, from Jul 2003 to Nov 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 Starp has played.
What does Klaus Starp play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Klaus Starp opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Starp answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Starp play as White?
As White, Klaus Starp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Starp play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Starp most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Klaus Starp's FIDE rating?
Klaus Starp is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Klaus Starp played?
Our database contains 183 games by Klaus Starp, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 78 draws, 65 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Starp?
183 games by Klaus Starp 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.