Prepare against Dieter Kroeger
DEU · World #37,900 classical · FIDE ID 12986453
Our database contains 43 games by Dieter Kroeger, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Kroeger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Kroeger 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 | 1,945 | 1,964 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 39.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Kroeger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Kroeger's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 20 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 91% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kroeger usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kroeger usually continues fxe5 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kroeger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kroeger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Dieter Kroeger's chess games
All 43 games by Dieter Kroeger in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Harald Mohr | 1,876 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | A02 |
| Nov 2019 | Eivind Palm | 1,867 | 10th Grenzturnering | A03 |
| Oct 2021 | Michel Langner | 1,804 | 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | A03 |
| Oct 2021 | Niels Falsig | 1,757 | 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | A85 |
| Feb 2020 | Dzano Beckovic | 1,754 | 10th Grenzturnering | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenzturnering 2223 12th | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 56th | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,835 |
| 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,845 |
| Denmark Border Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,812 |
| JBLN West 9293 | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Kroeger's chess games?
43 games by Dieter Kroeger, from Jun 2015 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 Dieter Kroeger has played.
What does Dieter Kroeger play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dieter Kroeger opens with 1.f4 (91% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Kroeger answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dieter Kroeger play as White?
As White, Dieter Kroeger's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Kroeger play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Kroeger most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Dieter Kroeger's FIDE rating?
Dieter Kroeger is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (May 2026).
How many games has Dieter Kroeger played?
Our database contains 43 games by Dieter Kroeger, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Kroeger?
43 games by Dieter Kroeger 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.