Prepare against Bernd Krueger
DEU · World #74,777 classical · FIDE ID 4644530
When preparing against Bernd Krueger, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Bernd Krueger, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Krueger 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 | 1,806 | 1,903 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 34.7% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Krueger's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Bernd Krueger's chess games
All 72 games by Bernd Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Ralf Montag | 2,015 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | B24 |
| Apr 2013 | Stephan Buss | 1,914 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | B13 |
| Jun 2012 | Andreas Ciolek | 1,827 | ch-Baden Open U1800 | B40 |
| Jun 2012 | Bernd Reichardt | 1,816 | ch-Baden Open U1800 | A35 |
| Jun 2010 | Kenneth Brzezinka | 1,790 | ch-Baden Open U1800 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Open U1800 | 2012 | 21 | 14 | 1,895 |
| ch-Baden AT1 | 2002 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,761 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,658 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,920 |
| Baden VLS 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Krueger's chess games?
72 games by Bernd Krueger, from Jan 2009 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 Bernd Krueger has played.
What does Bernd Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Bernd Krueger opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Krueger answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Krueger play as White?
As White, Bernd Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Krueger most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Bernd Krueger's FIDE rating?
Bernd Krueger is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Bernd Krueger played?
Our database contains 72 games by Bernd Krueger, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Krueger?
72 games by Bernd Krueger 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.