Prepare against Roland Kleinschroth
DEU · World #25,155 classical · FIDE ID 4627687
When preparing against Roland Kleinschroth, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 405 games by Roland Kleinschroth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Kleinschroth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Kleinschroth 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 | 2,017 | 2,195 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,082 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 180 | 99 | 126 | 44.4% |
| As White | 208 | 113 | 51 | 44 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 197 | 67 | 48 | 82 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Kleinschroth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Kleinschroth's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 91.3% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 5.3% | 95.5% |
| f4 | 7 | 3.4% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues Nc3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues f4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 95.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues Bb2 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kleinschroth usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 74.2% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 67.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Roland Kleinschroth's chess games
All 405 games by Roland Kleinschroth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 180 wins, 99 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 23/13/11 | 48.9% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 42 | 21/13/8 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Klaus Busch | 2,360 | ch-Baden HT | A38 |
| Jul 2004 | Janos Rigo | 2,314 | Dortmund Open A | B23 |
| Feb 2016 | Torben Schulze | 2,301 | ch-Hannover Region | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Dieter Villing | 2,280 | ch-Baden MA | A02 |
| Nov 1993 | Heinrich Diek | 2,270 | Oberliga Baden 9394 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 58 | 40 | 1,997 |
| Kassel Open | 1999 | 28 | 17 | 2,327 |
| Giessen Open | 1994 | 28 | 16 | 2,377 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1993 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1991 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,309 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,005 |
| Buchen Baroque Open | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Kleinschroth's chess games?
405 games by Roland Kleinschroth, from Apr 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 Roland Kleinschroth has played.
What does Roland Kleinschroth play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Roland Kleinschroth opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Kleinschroth answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Roland Kleinschroth play as White?
As White, Roland Kleinschroth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (47 games, 48.9% win rate); King's Gambit (42 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Kleinschroth play as Black?
As Black, Roland Kleinschroth most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Roland Kleinschroth's FIDE rating?
Roland Kleinschroth is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Roland Kleinschroth played?
Our database contains 405 games by Roland Kleinschroth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 99 draws, 126 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Kleinschroth?
405 games by Roland Kleinschroth 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.