Prepare against Michael Klenburg
IM · Israel · World #2,455 classical · FIDE ID 14102072
Our database contains 908 games by Michael Klenburg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Klenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Klenburg 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 | 2,361 | 2,449 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,428 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,417 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 908 | 369 | 241 | 298 | 40.6% |
| As White | 442 | 209 | 99 | 134 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 466 | 160 | 142 | 164 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Klenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Klenburg's side.
First moves as White (442 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 228 | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 145 | 32.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 13.1% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.6% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues d3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues d3 (80.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues Bg2 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues Bg2 (46.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Klenburg usually continues Bg2 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 165 | 75.0% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 8.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 7.7% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 140 | 83.8% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.6% | 27.3% |
Michael Klenburg's chess games
All 908 games by Michael Klenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 369 wins, 241 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 111 | 46/23/42 | 41.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 88 | 46/22/20 | 52.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 40 | 24/7/9 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 168 | 62/42/64 | 36.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 68 | 16/29/23 | 23.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Evgeny Postny | 2,674 | ch-ISR 34th | A11 |
| Dec 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,658 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | A21 |
| Jan 2006 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,654 | 3rd ch-EU Internet Cand | B20 |
| May 2004 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,654 | 2nd Canarias en Red prel | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 330 | 167 | 2,321 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 46 | 18.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,358 |
| Petah Tikva | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,462 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,564 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-EU Internet final | 2004 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,467 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Klenburg's chess games?
908 games by Michael Klenburg, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Klenburg has played.
What does Michael Klenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 442 games with White in our database, Michael Klenburg opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.g3 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Klenburg answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Klenburg play as White?
As White, Michael Klenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (111 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 52.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (40 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 442 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Klenburg play as Black?
As Black, Michael Klenburg most often plays: Pirc Defense (168 games, 36.9% win rate); Indian Defense (68 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 466 games.
What is Michael Klenburg's FIDE rating?
Michael Klenburg is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (May 2010).
How many games has Michael Klenburg played?
Our database contains 908 games by Michael Klenburg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 369 wins, 241 draws, 298 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Klenburg?
908 games by Michael Klenburg 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.