Prepare against Robert Klees
DEU · World #129,562 classical · FIDE ID 12958190
When preparing against Robert Klees, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 142 games by Robert Klees, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Klees's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Klees 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 | 1,648 | 1,704 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,649 | 1,657 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 25 | 20 | 97 | 17.6% |
| As White | 69 | 15 | 9 | 45 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 10 | 11 | 52 | 13.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Klees's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Klees's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 76.8% | 26.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 20.3% | 32.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 26.4% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Klees usually continues c4 (26.1% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Klees usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Klees usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Klees usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Klees usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Klees usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 80.0% | 23.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
Robert Klees's chess games
All 142 games by Robert Klees in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Santiago Knochenhauer Avila | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C26 |
| Apr 2020 | Johann Rabus | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C42 |
| Jul 2019 | Lukas Benedikt Muecke | 1,362 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | C54 |
| Aug 2008 | Oliver Dippe | 1,357 | 8th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrL | A40 |
| Feb 2015 | Ivo Sarcevic | 1,350 | ch-Rheinhausen 19th | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 17 | 5 | 1,580 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 15 | 2 | 1,861 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,214 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,118 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,204 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Klees's chess games?
142 games by Robert Klees, from Apr 2016 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 Robert Klees has played.
What does Robert Klees play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Robert Klees opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Klees answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Robert Klees play as White?
As White, Robert Klees's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Klees play as Black?
As Black, Robert Klees most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Robert Klees's FIDE rating?
Robert Klees is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,649 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Robert Klees played?
Our database contains 142 games by Robert Klees, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 97 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Klees?
142 games by Robert Klees 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.