Prepare against Reinhard Klein
DEU · World #54,698 classical · FIDE ID 4691598
Our database contains 367 games by Reinhard Klein, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Klein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Klein 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 | 1,875 | 1,971 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,881 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 120 | 84 | 163 | 32.7% |
| As White | 186 | 67 | 43 | 76 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 181 | 53 | 41 | 87 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Klein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Klein's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 90.9% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Klein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Klein usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 46.9% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 22 | 27.2% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 80.0% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Reinhard Klein's chess games
All 367 games by Reinhard Klein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 120 wins, 84 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 19/4/13 | 52.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ulrich Waagener | 2,218 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B70 |
| Apr 2008 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 2,188 | 36th Merano Gold Cup | B09 |
| Apr 2019 | Michael Schulz | 2,183 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | A43 |
| Jun 2014 | Friedhelm Joege | 2,135 | 13th Lipperland Open | E87 |
| May 2011 | Joachim Graf | 2,103 | 39th Merano Gold Cup | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 1,864 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,657 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Klein's chess games?
367 games by Reinhard Klein, from Jul 2003 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 Reinhard Klein has played.
What does Reinhard Klein play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Reinhard Klein opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Klein answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Klein play as White?
As White, Reinhard Klein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 47.6% win rate); London System (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Klein play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Klein most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Reinhard Klein's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Klein is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Reinhard Klein played?
Our database contains 367 games by Reinhard Klein, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 84 draws, 163 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Klein?
367 games by Reinhard Klein 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.