Prepare against Ekkehard Krueger
DEU · World #51,281 classical · FIDE ID 24616451
Our database contains 101 games by Ekkehard Krueger, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ekkehard Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekkehard 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 | 1,888 | 1,894 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 36 | 22 | 43 | 35.6% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 51.0% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 19.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Krueger usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Ekkehard Krueger's chess games
All 101 games by Ekkehard Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Christian Brauer | 2,124 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D10 |
| Jan 2020 | Winfried Zaeske | 2,045 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B33 |
| Jan 2020 | Manfred Wolf | 2,036 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D94 |
| Aug 2014 | David Hoermann | 1,983 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C55 |
| Aug 2016 | Manfred Willich | 1,969 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,660 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,899 |
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Where can I find Ekkehard Krueger's chess games?
101 games by Ekkehard Krueger, from Jul 2008 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 Ekkehard Krueger has played.
What does Ekkehard Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ekkehard Krueger opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekkehard Krueger answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ekkehard Krueger play as White?
As White, Ekkehard Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekkehard Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Ekkehard Krueger most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ekkehard Krueger's FIDE rating?
Ekkehard Krueger is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Ekkehard Krueger played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ekkehard Krueger, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekkehard Krueger?
101 games by Ekkehard 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.