Prepare against Kurt Klifoth
DNK · World #12,637 classical · FIDE ID 1416596
Our database contains 40 games by Kurt Klifoth, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Klifoth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Klifoth 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 | 2,133 | 2,181 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,177 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Klifoth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Klifoth's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Klifoth usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Kurt Klifoth's chess games
All 40 games by Kurt Klifoth in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Ove Weiss Hartvig | 2,240 | Lyngby Open | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Thomas M Clarke | 2,215 | Lyngby Open | A45 |
| Mar 2013 | Esmat Susanne Guindy | 2,106 | ch-DEN G7-A Open | D74 |
| Apr 2013 | Michael Nielsen | 2,101 | ch-DEN G7-A Open | D00 |
| Jan 1989 | Anna Bener | 2,095 | Lyngby Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Open | 1990 | 21 | 7 | 2,124 |
| ch-DEN G7-A Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-Damhus A | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| Rhodes Easter Cup | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Klifoth's chess games?
40 games by Kurt Klifoth, from Jul 2009 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 Kurt Klifoth has played.
What does Kurt Klifoth play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kurt Klifoth opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Klifoth answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kurt Klifoth play as White?
As White, Kurt Klifoth's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Klifoth play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Klifoth most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kurt Klifoth's FIDE rating?
Kurt Klifoth is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Kurt Klifoth played?
Our database contains 40 games by Kurt Klifoth, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Klifoth?
40 games by Kurt Klifoth 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.