Prepare against Christian Krause
CM · DEU · World #17,583 classical · FIDE ID 4608429
Our database contains 383 games by Christian Krause, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 2,079 | 2,176 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,109 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 85 | 208 | 90 | 22.2% |
| As White | 193 | 49 | 102 | 42 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 190 | 36 | 106 | 48 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Krause's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 154 | 79.8% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 38 | 19.7% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nc3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nc3 (48.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 20% of White games, 48.7% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Krause usually continues Bg2 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Krause usually continues Bg2 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krause usually continues Bg2 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 75 | 94.9% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 46 | 65.7% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.9% | 55.6% |
Christian Krause's chess games
All 383 games by Christian Krause 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: 85 wins, 208 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 47 | 12/27/8 | 25.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 11/15/14 | 27.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 32 | 6/19/7 | 18.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/9/0 | 10.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 73 | 16/43/14 | 21.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 32 | 8/19/5 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 3/13/10 | 11.5% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Gilles Andruet | 2,390 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | A14 |
| Nov 1984 | Rene Borngaesser | 2,335 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | B08 |
| Apr 1986 | Hubert Schuh | 2,290 | Bundesliga 1985-86 | A29 |
| Feb 1995 | Bernd Salvermoser | 2,265 | Landesliga Sued 9495 | A26 |
| Apr 2001 | Andreas Zach | 2,260 | Landesliga Sued 0001 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2014 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,133 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| Teubl | 1981 | 13 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| Regionalliga SO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Krause's chess games?
383 games by Christian Krause, 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 Christian Krause has played.
What does Christian Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Christian Krause opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.g3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Krause answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Christian Krause play as White?
As White, Christian Krause's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (47 games, 25.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (32 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Krause play as Black?
As Black, Christian Krause most often plays: Pirc Defense (73 games, 21.9% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 11.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Christian Krause's FIDE rating?
Christian Krause is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Christian Krause played?
Our database contains 383 games by Christian Krause, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 208 draws, 90 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Krause?
383 games by Christian 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.