Prepare against Siegfried Klimpel
DEU · World #86,198 classical · FIDE ID 1270271
When preparing against Siegfried Klimpel, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Siegfried Klimpel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Klimpel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Klimpel 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 | 1,770 | 1,911 | Nov 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 133 | 82 | 172 | 34.3% |
| As White | 191 | 83 | 40 | 68 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 197 | 50 | 42 | 104 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Klimpel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Klimpel's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 91.6% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.8% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nc3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Klimpel usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 36.0% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 23.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 38.6% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 22.9% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Siegfried Klimpel's chess games
All 388 games by Siegfried Klimpel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 133 wins, 82 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Manfred Achenbach | 2,094 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | B23 |
| Aug 2015 | Juergen Wiemer | 2,062 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | B07 |
| Apr 1999 | Konrad Bieringer | 2,028 | 7th Passau Open | C01 |
| Aug 2015 | Maximilian Riedl | 2,019 | 3rd Arber Seniors Open | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Hans Werner Barz | 1,986 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2007 | 38 | 16.5 | 1,717 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,566 |
| chB-Bayern 80th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,721 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Klimpel's chess games?
388 games by Siegfried Klimpel, from Nov 2009 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 Siegfried Klimpel has played.
What does Siegfried Klimpel play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Siegfried Klimpel opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Klimpel answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Klimpel play as White?
As White, Siegfried Klimpel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Klimpel play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Klimpel most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Siegfried Klimpel's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Klimpel is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Siegfried Klimpel played?
Our database contains 388 games by Siegfried Klimpel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 82 draws, 172 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Klimpel?
388 games by Siegfried Klimpel 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.