Prepare against Christopher Krantz
Sweden · World #6,453 classical · FIDE ID 1707876
Our database contains 277 games by Christopher Krantz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Krantz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Krantz 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 | 2,236 | 2,279 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,279 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 93 | 84 | 100 | 33.6% |
| As White | 141 | 57 | 43 | 41 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 36 | 41 | 59 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Krantz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Krantz's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 47.5% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 44 | 31.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 13.5% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.1% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Krantz usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krantz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Krantz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Krantz usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Krantz usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Krantz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 37.5% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 17.9% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 16.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 68.9% | 41.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
Christopher Krantz's chess games
All 277 games by Christopher Krantz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 84 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,405 | 36th Politiken Cup | D91 |
| Dec 2008 | Csaba Berczes | 2,399 | 38th Rilton Cup | B31 |
| Oct 2020 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,366 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | A80 |
| Jan 2004 | Hakan Alm | 2,335 | chT-SWE 0405 | E05 |
| Dec 2013 | Axel Ornstein | 2,334 | 43rd Rilton Cup | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad Open | 2023 | 19 | 15 | 2,268 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 17 | 6 | 2,206 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,245 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,356 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Krantz's chess games?
277 games by Christopher Krantz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Christopher Krantz has played.
What does Christopher Krantz play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Christopher Krantz opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Krantz answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Christopher Krantz play as White?
As White, Christopher Krantz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Krantz play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Krantz most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Christopher Krantz's FIDE rating?
Christopher Krantz is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Christopher Krantz played?
Our database contains 277 games by Christopher Krantz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 84 draws, 100 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Krantz?
277 games by Christopher Krantz 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.