Prepare against Klaus Vietinghoff
DEU · World #65,700 classical · FIDE ID 4692586
When preparing against Klaus Vietinghoff, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Klaus Vietinghoff, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Vietinghoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Vietinghoff 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 | 1,836 | 1,895 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 26 | 43 | 34.3% |
| As White | 52 | 24 | 12 | 16 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Vietinghoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Vietinghoff's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 52 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vietinghoff usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Vietinghoff usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vietinghoff usually continues fxe5 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 96.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 88.2% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Klaus Vietinghoff's chess games
All 105 games by Klaus Vietinghoff in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 50 | 24/11/15 | 48.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alexander Riess | 2,302 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | A03 |
| Nov 2016 | Eveline Nuenchert | 2,086 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B08 |
| Feb 2019 | Thomas Reinke | 1,933 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1819 | A02 |
| Jan 2016 | Frank Goertz | 1,906 | Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | A42 |
| Nov 2014 | Viktor Kurbangulov | 1,869 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,576 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,671 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,645 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,770 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Vietinghoff's chess games?
105 games by Klaus Vietinghoff, from Jan 2014 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 Vietinghoff has played.
What does Klaus Vietinghoff play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Klaus Vietinghoff opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Vietinghoff answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Klaus Vietinghoff play as White?
As White, Klaus Vietinghoff's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Canard Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Vietinghoff play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Vietinghoff most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Klaus Vietinghoff's FIDE rating?
Klaus Vietinghoff is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Klaus Vietinghoff played?
Our database contains 105 games by Klaus Vietinghoff, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Vietinghoff?
105 games by Klaus Vietinghoff 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.