Prepare against Klaus Wenger
Austria · World #99,171 classical · FIDE ID 1632612
When preparing against Klaus Wenger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Klaus Wenger, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Wenger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Wenger 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 | 1,732 | 1,984 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 29 | 21 | 57 | 27.1% |
| As White | 55 | 13 | 11 | 31 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Wenger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Wenger's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 33.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wenger usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wenger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wenger usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Klaus Wenger's chess games
All 107 games by Klaus Wenger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,320 | ch-Graz | A59 |
| Jan 1994 | Wolfgang Flecker | 2,170 | ch-Graz | C18 |
| Apr 2013 | Robert Hafner | 2,092 | 12th Semriach Open | A46 |
| Jan 2011 | Alois Gutmann | 2,060 | ch-Graz | A57 |
| Jan 2011 | Bernd Thalmeier | 2,055 | ch-Graz | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,007 |
| Graz Open | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,212 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 18th Graz Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-AUT Landes | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-Graz A | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,894 |
| ch-Graz Land | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| 20th Graz Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Wenger's chess games?
107 games by Klaus Wenger, from Nov 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 Wenger has played.
What does Klaus Wenger play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Klaus Wenger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Wenger answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Klaus Wenger play as White?
As White, Klaus Wenger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (20 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Wenger play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Wenger most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Klaus Wenger's FIDE rating?
Klaus Wenger is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Klaus Wenger played?
Our database contains 107 games by Klaus Wenger, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Wenger?
107 games by Klaus Wenger 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.