Prepare against Klaus Volkamer
DEU · World #73,514 classical · FIDE ID 12913995
When preparing against Klaus Volkamer, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Klaus Volkamer, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Volkamer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Volkamer 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 | 1,810 | 1,952 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 10 | 27 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Volkamer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Volkamer's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 70.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Volkamer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Klaus Volkamer's chess games
All 50 games by Klaus Volkamer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 27 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D68 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Stefan Blank | 1,848 | chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | B01 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Stadtmueller | 1,812 | ch-Unterfranken HB 60th | D68 |
| Apr 2018 | Thomas Elbert | 1,789 | ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | D63 |
| Apr 2011 | Thomas Drewes | 1,767 | ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | D23 |
| Apr 2010 | Christoph Staat | 1,734 | chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HB 60th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,778 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,706 |
| 11th Wuerzburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 12th Wuerzburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Volkamer's chess games?
50 games by Klaus Volkamer, from Jul 2011 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 Volkamer has played.
What does Klaus Volkamer play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Klaus Volkamer opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Volkamer answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Volkamer play as White?
As White, Klaus Volkamer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Volkamer play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Volkamer most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Klaus Volkamer's FIDE rating?
Klaus Volkamer is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Klaus Volkamer played?
Our database contains 50 games by Klaus Volkamer, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 27 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Volkamer?
50 games by Klaus Volkamer 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.