Prepare against Klaus Theuretzbacher
Austria · World #8,618 classical · FIDE ID 1601571
When preparing against Klaus Theuretzbacher, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 136 games by Klaus Theuretzbacher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Theuretzbacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Theuretzbacher 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 | 2,193 | 2,265 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,240 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,208 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 40 | 43 | 53 | 29.4% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 19 | 20 | 32 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Theuretzbacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Theuretzbacher's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 18.5% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.7% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Theuretzbacher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 58.1% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Klaus Theuretzbacher's chess games
All 136 games by Klaus Theuretzbacher 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: 40 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Florian Poetz | 2,416 | ch-AUT | B21 |
| Jul 2011 | Robert Kreisl | 2,413 | ch-AUT | A26 |
| Jan 1993 | Khaled Mahdy | 2,375 | chT-AUT | B30 |
| May 2020 | Georgios Papadopoulos | 2,347 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A59 |
| Mar 2014 | Kurt Fahrner | 2,343 | chT2M-AUT 1314 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-AUT | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,310 |
| chT2M-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,319 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| 25th Zadar Open A | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,016 |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Theuretzbacher's chess games?
136 games by Klaus Theuretzbacher, 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 Theuretzbacher has played.
What does Klaus Theuretzbacher play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Klaus Theuretzbacher opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Theuretzbacher answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Theuretzbacher play as White?
As White, Klaus Theuretzbacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Theuretzbacher play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Theuretzbacher most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Klaus Theuretzbacher's FIDE rating?
Klaus Theuretzbacher is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Klaus Theuretzbacher played?
Our database contains 136 games by Klaus Theuretzbacher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Theuretzbacher?
136 games by Klaus Theuretzbacher 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.