Prepare against Peter Klings
DEU · World #18,259 classical · FIDE ID 4631234
When preparing against Peter Klings, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 590 games by Peter Klings, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Klings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Klings 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 | 2,073 | 2,212 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 590 | 188 | 203 | 199 | 31.9% |
| As White | 281 | 94 | 95 | 92 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 309 | 94 | 108 | 107 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Klings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Klings's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 61.6% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 30.6% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 13 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Klings usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Klings usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Klings usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Klings usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Klings usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Klings usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 71 | 48.6% | 40.8% |
| g6 | 43 | 29.5% | 67.4% |
| c5 | 23 | 15.8% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 70.0% | 38.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 15.6% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Peter Klings's chess games
All 590 games by Peter Klings 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: 188 wins, 203 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/10/15 | 35.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 28/20/10 | 48.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Lajos Portisch | 2,520 | 34th Politiken Cup | C54 |
| Feb 2020 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,334 | Graz Open A | A42 |
| Aug 2012 | Karsten Larsen | 2,331 | 34th Politiken Cup | B12 |
| Nov 2000 | Johannes Fischer | 2,326 | Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | Michel Bifulco | 2,316 | 44th Arco Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,181 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,388 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Hessen | 1998 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1997 | 11 | 9 | 2,427 |
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Klings's chess games?
590 games by Peter Klings, 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 Peter Klings has played.
What does Peter Klings play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Peter Klings opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Klings answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Peter Klings play as White?
As White, Peter Klings's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Klings play as Black?
As Black, Peter Klings most often plays: Modern Defense (58 games, 48.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Peter Klings's FIDE rating?
Peter Klings is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Peter Klings played?
Our database contains 590 games by Peter Klings, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 203 draws, 199 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Klings?
590 games by Peter Klings 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.