Prepare against Benedict Krause
IM · DEU · World #1,374 classical · FIDE ID 12917990
Our database contains 659 games by Benedict Krause, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedict Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedict Krause 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 | 2,420 | 2,458 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,448 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,479 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 659 | 263 | 243 | 153 | 39.9% |
| As White | 338 | 154 | 118 | 66 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 321 | 109 | 125 | 87 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedict Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedict Krause's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 337 | 99.7% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Krause usually continues d4 (65.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 57.4% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 66 | 39.1% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 89.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.0% | 43.8% |
Benedict Krause's chess games
All 659 games by Benedict Krause in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 263 wins, 243 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 54 | 26/15/13 | 48.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 33 | 13/12/8 | 39.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 11/12/6 | 37.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 40 | 14/18/8 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/15/9 | 36.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,693 | European Rapid 2025 | B40 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,657 | ch-GER Blitz | D79 |
| Oct 2024 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,615 | 39th ECC Open | A15 |
| Aug 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,603 | ch-GER blitz | C11 |
| Feb 2019 | Milos Perunovic | 2,601 | BL2-Nord 1819 | B69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 34 | 2,434 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 42 | 27 | 2,283 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 15 | 2,403 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,244 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,210 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,179 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,471 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedict Krause's chess games?
659 games by Benedict Krause, from Jul 2010 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 Benedict Krause has played.
What does Benedict Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Benedict Krause opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedict Krause answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benedict Krause play as White?
As White, Benedict Krause's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 48.1% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedict Krause play as Black?
As Black, Benedict Krause most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 321 games.
What is Benedict Krause's FIDE rating?
Benedict Krause is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Benedict Krause played?
Our database contains 659 games by Benedict Krause, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 243 draws, 153 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedict Krause?
659 games by Benedict Krause 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.