Prepare against Georg-Ulrich Kretner
DEU · World #58,653 classical · FIDE ID 24621765
When preparing against Georg-Ulrich Kretner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.7% over 42 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Georg-Ulrich Kretner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georg-Ulrich Kretner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg-Ulrich Kretner 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 | 1,861 | 1,909 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 58 | 52 | 77 | 31.0% |
| As White | 92 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 27 | 21 | 47 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg-Ulrich Kretner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg-Ulrich Kretner's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 100.0% | 50.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kretner usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kretner usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kretner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 28 | 63.6% | 41.1% |
| d6 | 14 | 31.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
Georg-Ulrich Kretner's chess games
All 187 games by Georg-Ulrich Kretner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 52 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D74 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 42 | 15/5/22 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Martin Lehmann | 2,091 | 18th Rhein Main Open A | A57 |
| Jun 2013 | Thomas Biegel | 2,090 | ch-Frankfurt A | D15 |
| May 2018 | Markus Schmidt | 2,034 | ch-Frankfurt A | E63 |
| Feb 2019 | Ralf Nagelsdiek | 2,021 | Hessenliga 1819 | D38 |
| Jun 2011 | Lothar Zilch | 2,013 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 40 | 24 | 1,906 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,927 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open A | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,738 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,637 |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,878 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,828 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 0001 2nd | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georg-Ulrich Kretner's chess games?
187 games by Georg-Ulrich Kretner, from Apr 2005 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 Georg-Ulrich Kretner has played.
What does Georg-Ulrich Kretner play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Georg-Ulrich Kretner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg-Ulrich Kretner answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Georg-Ulrich Kretner play as White?
As White, Georg-Ulrich Kretner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg-Ulrich Kretner play as Black?
As Black, Georg-Ulrich Kretner most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Georg-Ulrich Kretner's FIDE rating?
Georg-Ulrich Kretner is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Georg-Ulrich Kretner played?
Our database contains 187 games by Georg-Ulrich Kretner, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 52 draws, 77 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg-Ulrich Kretner?
187 games by Georg-Ulrich Kretner 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.