Prepare against Simon Martin Claus
DEU · World #98,628 classical · FIDE ID 24614394
When preparing against Simon Martin Claus, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 59 games by Simon Martin Claus, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Martin Claus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Martin Claus 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 | 1,734 | 1,879 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 5 | 33 | 35.6% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Martin Claus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Martin Claus's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 51.7% | 23.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 41.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Claus usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Claus usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Claus usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Claus usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Claus usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Claus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 73.3% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Simon Martin Claus's chess games
All 59 games by Simon Martin Claus in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Christos Lemonidis | 1,844 | 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C50 |
| Jun 2010 | Friedrich Mut | 1,715 | 13th Rhein Main Open | C54 |
| Jun 2010 | Klaus-Dieter Fuchs-Bischoff | 1,634 | 13th Rhein Main Open | C01 |
| Jul 2012 | Frank Schindehuette | 1,528 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A03 |
| Jul 2012 | Robin Becker | 1,464 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| 4th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,165 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,612 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,549 |
| 5th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,629 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Martin Claus's chess games?
59 games by Simon Martin Claus, from Jan 2005 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 Simon Martin Claus has played.
What does Simon Martin Claus play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Simon Martin Claus opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Martin Claus answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Simon Martin Claus play as White?
As White, Simon Martin Claus's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Martin Claus play as Black?
As Black, Simon Martin Claus most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Simon Martin Claus's FIDE rating?
Simon Martin Claus is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Simon Martin Claus played?
Our database contains 59 games by Simon Martin Claus, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Martin Claus?
59 games by Simon Martin Claus 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.