Prepare against Armin Kranz
Austria · World #19,753 classical · FIDE ID 1605801
Our database contains 439 games by Armin Kranz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Kranz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Kranz 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 | 2,059 | 2,183 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,039 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,087 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 132 | 126 | 181 | 30.1% |
| As White | 211 | 71 | 60 | 80 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 228 | 61 | 66 | 101 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Kranz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Kranz's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 97.6% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kranz usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kranz usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kranz usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kranz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kranz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Kranz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 80 | 79.2% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 16 | 15.8% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 98.6% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Armin Kranz's chess games
All 439 games by Armin Kranz 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: 132 wins, 126 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/10/15 | 40.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Peter Bachmayr | 2,375 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | E12 |
| Jan 1999 | Gunter Sandner | 2,370 | Schwarzach Open A | A30 |
| Nov 2023 | Robert Rieger | 2,355 | chT-AUT 2324 | E15 |
| Jul 1998 | Laszlo Zsinka | 2,340 | Oberwart Open | E16 |
| May 2003 | Franz Riemelmoser | 2,320 | 21st Liechtenstein Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 27 | 13 | 2,206 |
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 26 | 16 | 2,222 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2001 | 24 | 11 | 2,222 |
| Oberwart Open | 1998 | 12 | 3 | 2,152 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3 | 2,021 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Kranz's chess games?
439 games by Armin Kranz, 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 Armin Kranz has played.
What does Armin Kranz play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Armin Kranz opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Kranz answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Armin Kranz play as White?
As White, Armin Kranz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Kranz play as Black?
As Black, Armin Kranz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Armin Kranz's FIDE rating?
Armin Kranz is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Armin Kranz played?
Our database contains 439 games by Armin Kranz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 126 draws, 181 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Kranz?
439 games by Armin Kranz 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.