Prepare against Michael Klaus
DEU · World #39,391 classical · FIDE ID 24681121
When preparing against Michael Klaus, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Klaus, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Klaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Klaus 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 | 1,939 | 2,010 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
| As White | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 67 rated games against 62 different opponents, across 54 events in 1 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 | 67 | 13 | 34 | 20 | 19.4% | 1,976 | 1,905 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 4.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,848 | 1,848 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2,013 | 1,879 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,948 | 1,815 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,831 | 1,897 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,110 | 2,110 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,029 | 2,129 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,040 | 1,773 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2,052 | 1,812 |
| 2014 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1,954 | 1,914 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,158 | 1,958 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,043 | 2,443 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,056 | 1,656 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,085 | 1,685 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Klaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Klaus's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Klaus usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Klaus's chess games
All 34 games by Michael Klaus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Klaus Busche | 2,026 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Thomas Wiese | 1,917 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | E18 |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Baar | 1,882 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | A36 |
| Jan 2018 | Olaf Arndt | 1,876 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | A37 |
| Oct 2014 | Dieter Wallhof | 1,870 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,026 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,985 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,139 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,317 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,687 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga 1516 Relegation | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Klaus's chess games?
34 games by Michael Klaus, from Apr 2014 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 Michael Klaus has played.
What does Michael Klaus play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Michael Klaus opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Klaus answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games).
What openings does Michael Klaus play as White?
As White, Michael Klaus's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Klaus play as Black?
As Black, Michael Klaus most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michael Klaus's FIDE rating?
Michael Klaus is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Michael Klaus played?
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Klaus, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Klaus?
34 games by Michael Klaus 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.