Prepare against Marc Kluenger
DEU · World #7,627 classical · FIDE ID 4674707
When preparing against Marc Kluenger, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 68 games by Marc Kluenger, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Kluenger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Kluenger 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 | 2,212 | 2,290 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 32 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Kluenger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Kluenger's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 33.3% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kluenger usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kluenger usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kluenger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kluenger usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kluenger usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Marc Kluenger's chess games
All 68 games by Marc Kluenger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 32 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Malte Colpe | 2,349 | BL2-Nord 1213 | D85 |
| Mar 2013 | Kasmir Ribic | 2,307 | BL2-Nord 1213 | D48 |
| Jan 2013 | Artur Kevorkov | 2,277 | BL2-Nord 1213 | D60 |
| Apr 2014 | Christian Hess | 2,267 | Oberliga Nord N 1314 | A28 |
| Oct 2012 | Martin Schuster | 2,249 | BL2-Nord 1213 | E36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord N 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| BL2-Nord 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,479 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2,022 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Kluenger's chess games?
68 games by Marc Kluenger, from Apr 2005 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 Marc Kluenger has played.
What does Marc Kluenger play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Marc Kluenger opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Kluenger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marc Kluenger play as White?
As White, Marc Kluenger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Kluenger play as Black?
As Black, Marc Kluenger most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Marc Kluenger's FIDE rating?
Marc Kluenger is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Marc Kluenger played?
Our database contains 68 games by Marc Kluenger, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 32 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Kluenger?
68 games by Marc Kluenger 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.