Prepare against Erich Krueger
DEU · World #18,476 classical · FIDE ID 4624718
When preparing against Erich Krueger, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 28.3% over 53 games.
Our database contains 978 games by Erich Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erich Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich 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 | 2,071 | 2,255 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 978 | 442 | 282 | 254 | 45.2% |
| As White | 487 | 243 | 121 | 123 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 491 | 199 | 161 | 131 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Krueger's side.
First moves as White (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 482 | 99.0% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (82.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Krueger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 207 | 95.8% | 58.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.2% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Erich Krueger's chess games
All 978 games by Erich Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 442 wins, 282 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 80 | 46/19/15 | 57.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 70 | 34/13/23 | 48.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 27/16/16 | 45.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 55 | 25/16/14 | 45.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 24/9/12 | 53.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 56 | 22/23/11 | 39.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 15/18/20 | 28.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 51 | 23/14/14 | 45.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| E62 | English Opening | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Ulf Andersson | 2,528 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A40 |
| Jan 1998 | Klaus Darga | 2,465 | 7th chT-GER Seniors | E94 |
| Jan 2003 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,405 | 13th Wch Seniors | A07 |
| Jan 1996 | Yair Kraidman | 2,380 | 6th Wch Seniors | E75 |
| Jan 1995 | Boris Nikolaevich Arkhangelsky | 2,375 | 5th Wch Seniors | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Wch Seniors | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| Dortmunder Schachtage-09 Group 2 | 1981 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
| 10th Wch Seniors | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,210 |
| Brocco Open | 1991 | 11 | 7 | 2,491 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Willy Rosen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Krueger's chess games?
978 games by Erich Krueger, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Erich Krueger has played.
What does Erich Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 487 games with White in our database, Erich Krueger opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Krueger answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erich Krueger play as White?
As White, Erich Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (80 games, 57.5% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 48.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (59 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 487 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Erich Krueger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (56 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (51 games, 45.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Erich Krueger's FIDE rating?
Erich Krueger is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Erich Krueger played?
Our database contains 978 games by Erich Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 442 wins, 282 draws, 254 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Krueger?
978 games by Erich 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.