Prepare against Klaus Welke
DEU · World #12,873 classical · FIDE ID 4693329
Our database contains 30 games by Klaus Welke, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Welke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Welke 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 | 2,130 | 2,198 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,206 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Welke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Welke's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Welke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Welke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Welke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Klaus Welke's chess games
All 30 games by Klaus Welke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Markus Lindinger | 2,297 | Bargteheide Open | A92 |
| Nov 2017 | Volker Jacob | 2,233 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | A42 |
| May 2005 | Gerd Fischer | 2,146 | Muehlhausen Open | A85 |
| Apr 2022 | Franz Scheckenbach | 2,085 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D32 |
| May 2005 | Ruediger Schorch | 2,015 | Muehlhausen Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Muehlhausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,198 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,295 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| 11th Muehlhausen Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Welke's chess games?
30 games by Klaus Welke, from Oct 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 Welke has played.
What does Klaus Welke play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Klaus Welke opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Welke answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Klaus Welke play as White?
As White, Klaus Welke's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Welke play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Welke most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Klaus Welke's FIDE rating?
Klaus Welke is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Klaus Welke played?
Our database contains 30 games by Klaus Welke, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 5 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Welke?
30 games by Klaus Welke 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.