Prepare against Arthur Kruckenhauser
FM · Austria · World #2,265 classical · FIDE ID 1642812
When preparing against Arthur Kruckenhauser, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 826 games by Arthur Kruckenhauser, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Kruckenhauser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Kruckenhauser 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 | 2,370 | 2,383 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,323 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,344 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 826 | 328 | 151 | 347 | 39.7% |
| As White | 418 | 182 | 86 | 150 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 408 | 146 | 65 | 197 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Kruckenhauser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Kruckenhauser's side.
First moves as White (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 342 | 81.8% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 45 | 10.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kruckenhauser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 73.8% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 36 | 19.3% | 40.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 90.7% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.5% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Arthur Kruckenhauser's chess games
All 826 games by Arthur Kruckenhauser in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 328 wins, 151 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 45 | 15/8/22 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 53 | 19/7/27 | 35.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A45 | London System | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Aug 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,679 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,659 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| May 2022 | Alexey Dreev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| May 2022 | Evgeny Postny | 2,563 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 411 | 172.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,001 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,218 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,863 |
| chT-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 2,277 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Kruckenhauser's chess games?
826 games by Arthur Kruckenhauser, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Arthur Kruckenhauser has played.
What does Arthur Kruckenhauser play on the first move as White?
Across 418 games with White in our database, Arthur Kruckenhauser opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Kruckenhauser answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Arthur Kruckenhauser play as White?
As White, Arthur Kruckenhauser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 418 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Kruckenhauser play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Kruckenhauser most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 408 games.
What is Arthur Kruckenhauser's FIDE rating?
Arthur Kruckenhauser is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (May 2023).
How many games has Arthur Kruckenhauser played?
Our database contains 826 games by Arthur Kruckenhauser, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 151 draws, 347 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Kruckenhauser?
826 games by Arthur Kruckenhauser 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.