Prepare against Armin Krawatzki
DEU · World #109,436 classical · FIDE ID 24609919
When preparing against Armin Krawatzki, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 25.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Armin Krawatzki, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Krawatzki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Krawatzki 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 | 1,703 | 1,877 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 60 | 51 | 132 | 24.6% |
| As White | 121 | 34 | 30 | 57 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 26 | 21 | 75 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Krawatzki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Krawatzki's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 112 | 92.6% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Krawatzki usually continues d4 (31.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Krawatzki usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Krawatzki usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Krawatzki usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Krawatzki usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 43.3% | 19.2% |
| d6 | 20 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 23.3% | 17.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 46.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Armin Krawatzki's chess games
All 244 games by Armin Krawatzki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 60 wins, 51 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 11/11/21 | 25.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Uwe Sabrowski | 2,127 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A05 |
| Apr 2010 | Nabil Hadj Sassi | 2,038 | Berlin qualification Open | A01 |
| Aug 2003 | Noel Noleau | 1,990 | Augsburg Afro Open | B07 |
| Feb 2017 | Guenter Casny | 1,858 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D06 |
| Sep 2004 | Akbar Nuristani | 1,847 | Berlin Open 09 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,037 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 12 | 4 | 1,559 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,693 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,713 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,566 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 8 | 2 | 1,402 |
| 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Krawatzki's chess games?
244 games by Armin Krawatzki, from Oct 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 Armin Krawatzki has played.
What does Armin Krawatzki play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Armin Krawatzki opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Krawatzki answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Armin Krawatzki play as White?
As White, Armin Krawatzki's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Krawatzki play as Black?
As Black, Armin Krawatzki most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Armin Krawatzki's FIDE rating?
Armin Krawatzki is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Armin Krawatzki played?
Our database contains 244 games by Armin Krawatzki, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 51 draws, 132 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Krawatzki?
244 games by Armin Krawatzki 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.