Prepare against Wolfgang Klettke
DEU · World #36,235 classical · FIDE ID 24628549
When preparing against Wolfgang Klettke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 159 games by Wolfgang Klettke, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Klettke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Klettke 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 | 1,953 | 2,104 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,924 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 54 | 67 | 38 | 34.0% |
| As White | 84 | 28 | 36 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 31 | 18 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Klettke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Klettke's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Klettke usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Klettke usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Klettke usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 94.6% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 71.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
Wolfgang Klettke's chess games
All 159 games by Wolfgang Klettke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 54 wins, 67 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1993 | Heiko Willke | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord W 9394 | C05 |
| Jan 1992 | Anke Schaefer | 2,130 | Oberliga Nord W 9192 | B34 |
| Dec 2017 | Juergen Riesenbeck | 2,124 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B02 |
| Dec 2018 | Helmar Liebscher | 2,115 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C68 |
| Jan 2016 | Harald Kiesel | 2,088 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Hessen M | 1977 | 11 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Klettke's chess games?
159 games by Wolfgang Klettke, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Wolfgang Klettke has played.
What does Wolfgang Klettke play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Klettke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Klettke answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Klettke play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Klettke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Klettke play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Klettke most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Wolfgang Klettke's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Klettke is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Klettke played?
Our database contains 159 games by Wolfgang Klettke, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 67 draws, 38 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Klettke?
159 games by Wolfgang Klettke 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.