Prepare against Hartmut Krien
DEU · World #49,501 classical · FIDE ID 16228120
Our database contains 60 games by Hartmut Krien, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Krien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Krien 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 | 1,895 | 2,004 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,953 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,953 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 30.0% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Krien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Krien's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 37.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Krien usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krien usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Krien usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Hartmut Krien's chess games
All 60 games by Hartmut Krien in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,334 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | C63 |
| Aug 2024 | Harald Matthey | 2,062 | 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | B18 |
| May 2019 | Michael Bohnstorff | 2,044 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | B08 |
| Jul 2018 | Eckhard Krausse | 1,974 | 10th Vellmar Open | C68 |
| Nov 2016 | Bert Duijker | 1,886 | ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,885 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 10th Vellmar Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
| ch-Sachsen | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,663 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,801 |
| Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open 1st | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Krien's chess games?
60 games by Hartmut Krien, from Sep 2016 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 Hartmut Krien has played.
What does Hartmut Krien play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Hartmut Krien opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Krien answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Krien play as White?
As White, Hartmut Krien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Krien play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Krien most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Hartmut Krien's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Krien is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Hartmut Krien played?
Our database contains 60 games by Hartmut Krien, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Krien?
60 games by Hartmut Krien 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.