Prepare against Alexander Krayz
IM · Israel · World #4,596 classical · FIDE ID 2802066
When preparing against Alexander Krayz, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Alexander Krayz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Krayz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Krayz 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 | 2,285 | 2,436 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,377 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,347 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 111 | 105 | 125 | 32.6% |
| As White | 175 | 62 | 56 | 57 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 166 | 49 | 49 | 68 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Krayz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Krayz's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 96.6% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Krayz usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Krayz usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Krayz usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Krayz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Krayz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 88.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 11.4% | 11.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 75.0% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 58.3% |
Alexander Krayz's chess games
All 341 games by Alexander Krayz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 105 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 4/9/15 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Vitali Golod | 2,535 | Dov Porath Memorial | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,535 | Rishon Le Ziyyon | C06 |
| Jul 2019 | Artur Kogan | 2,535 | Netanya Open | B44 |
| Jan 1997 | Walter Browne | 2,530 | 25th World Open | B51 |
| Jan 1994 | Friso Nijboer | 2,510 | Groningen Open | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 64 | 29 | 2,324 |
| ch-ISR | 2010 | 20 | 6 | 2,200 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1993 | 13 | 7 | 2,483 |
| Tel Aviv | 1995 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| 10th Czerniak Memorial | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,335 |
| 13th Czerniak Memorial | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,377 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,517 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Krayz's chess games?
341 games by Alexander Krayz, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Krayz has played.
What does Alexander Krayz play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Alexander Krayz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Krayz answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Krayz play as White?
As White, Alexander Krayz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Krayz play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Krayz most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Alexander Krayz's FIDE rating?
Alexander Krayz is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Alexander Krayz played?
Our database contains 341 games by Alexander Krayz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 105 draws, 125 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Krayz?
341 games by Alexander Krayz 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.