Prepare against Klaus Beckmann
DEU · World #19,758 classical · FIDE ID 4642570
When preparing against Klaus Beckmann, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Klaus Beckmann, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Beckmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Beckmann 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 | 2,060 | 2,191 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 76 | 153 | 71 | 25.3% |
| As White | 142 | 40 | 69 | 33 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 158 | 36 | 84 | 38 | 22.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 175 rated games against 172 different opponents, across 54 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 42 | 83 | 31 | 26.9% | 2,065 | 2,090 | 18 |
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 66.7% | 2,058 | 2,218 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 63 | 6 | 38 | 19 | 9.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 92 | 33 | 46 | 13 | 35.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 10 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 | 2,085 |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1,959 | 2,003 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1,983 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1,979 | 2,052 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,914 | 1,914 |
| 2018 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 | 2,134 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,039 | 2,039 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2,122 | 2,172 |
| 2015 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2,108 | 2,077 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,060 | 2,060 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2,130 | 2,063 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2,138 | 2,230 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,171 | 2,305 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,172 | 2,172 |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,193 | 2,143 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,119 | 2,119 |
| 2007 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2,124 | 2,124 |
| 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,143 | 2,099 |
Where Klaus Beckmann has played
Germany (51) · Czechia (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Beckmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Beckmann's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 79.6% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 10.6% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Beckmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 31.9% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 69.0% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.4% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Klaus Beckmann's chess games
All 300 games by Klaus Beckmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 76 wins, 153 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/18/6 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 0/12/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Christian Richter | 2,396 | NRW Class1 1011 | A48 |
| Mar 2000 | Jeroen Claesen | 2,330 | Oberliga NRW 9900 I | C41 |
| Sep 2010 | Martin Auer | 2,311 | NRW Class1 1011 | A80 |
| Jan 1992 | Johannes Blaskowski | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | C41 |
| Aug 2015 | Tadeusz Okrucinski | 2,281 | Prague Holiday M31 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 16 | 8 | 2,158 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,004 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| Oberliga NRW 9900 I | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Beckmann's chess games?
300 games by Klaus Beckmann, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Beckmann has played.
What does Klaus Beckmann play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Klaus Beckmann opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Beckmann answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Klaus Beckmann play as White?
As White, Klaus Beckmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Beckmann play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Beckmann most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Klaus Beckmann's FIDE rating?
Klaus Beckmann is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Klaus Beckmann played?
Our database contains 300 games by Klaus Beckmann, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 153 draws, 71 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Beckmann?
300 games by Klaus Beckmann 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.