Prepare against Erik Kruit
NLD · World #51,692 classical · FIDE ID 1007459
Our database contains 99 games by Erik Kruit, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Kruit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Kruit 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 | 1,886 | 2,082 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,897 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 2,011 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 34 | 17 | 48 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 7 | 29 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Kruit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Kruit's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 94.0% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kruit usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kruit usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kruit usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kruit usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Kruit usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Erik Kruit's chess games
All 99 games by Erik Kruit in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 34 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Ulrich Bohn | 2,175 | 24th ch-NATO | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Gusztav Oltean | 2,118 | 22nd ch-NATO | B12 |
| Aug 2011 | Slawomir Krainski | 2,099 | 22nd ch-NATO | B01 |
| Oct 2010 | Alec J Toll | 2,095 | 21st ch-NATO | A49 |
| Jul 2015 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,074 | ch-NATO 26th | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Kruit's chess games?
99 games by Erik Kruit, from Sep 2011 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 Erik Kruit has played.
What does Erik Kruit play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Erik Kruit opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Kruit answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Erik Kruit play as White?
As White, Erik Kruit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Kruit play as Black?
As Black, Erik Kruit most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Erik Kruit's FIDE rating?
Erik Kruit is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Erik Kruit played?
Our database contains 99 games by Erik Kruit, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Kruit?
99 games by Erik Kruit 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.