Prepare against Detlef Krueger
DEU · World #72,427 classical · FIDE ID 12979120
When preparing against Detlef Krueger, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Detlef Krueger, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef 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 | 1,813 | 1,841 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 54 | 29 | 53 | 39.7% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 11 | 34 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Krueger's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 80.3% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.1% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Krueger usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Krueger usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Detlef Krueger's chess games
All 136 games by Detlef Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 54 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Gerald Hildebrand | 2,053 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D12 |
| Nov 2016 | Guenter Thiele | 2,027 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Harald Lares | 1,988 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B10 |
| Nov 2016 | Guenter Gebuhr | 1,985 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B01 |
| Dec 2018 | Thomas Lehr | 1,938 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,796 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,620 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,964 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Krueger's chess games?
136 games by Detlef Krueger, from Nov 2014 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 Detlef Krueger has played.
What does Detlef Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Detlef Krueger opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Krueger answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Detlef Krueger play as White?
As White, Detlef Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Krueger most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Detlef Krueger's FIDE rating?
Detlef Krueger is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Detlef Krueger played?
Our database contains 136 games by Detlef Krueger, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Krueger?
136 games by Detlef 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.