Prepare against Herbert Kruse
DEU · World #13,671 classical · FIDE ID 4620267
Our database contains 218 games by Herbert Kruse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Kruse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Kruse 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 | 2,120 | 2,262 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 79 | 86 | 53 | 36.2% |
| As White | 106 | 39 | 43 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 40 | 43 | 29 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Kruse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Kruse's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 57.5% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 32.1% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kruse usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kruse usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Kruse usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 49.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 37.3% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Herbert Kruse's chess games
All 218 games by Herbert Kruse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 86 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Gerard Welling | 2,385 | Oberliga NRW 9697 I | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Matthaei | 2,380 | BL2-West 9798 | B81 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Morlo | 2,290 | BL2-West 9798 | B53 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Schlange | 2,290 | BL2-West 9798 | B33 |
| Mar 2007 | Evgeni Kirnos | 2,275 | 13th Werther Schloss Open A | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bielefeld Gr1 | 2007 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,265 |
| Dortmund Open B | 1993 | 11 | 8 | 2,451 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,275 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,255 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Kruse's chess games?
218 games by Herbert Kruse, from Apr 2003 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 Herbert Kruse has played.
What does Herbert Kruse play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Herbert Kruse opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Kruse answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Herbert Kruse play as White?
As White, Herbert Kruse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Kruse play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Kruse most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Herbert Kruse's FIDE rating?
Herbert Kruse is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Herbert Kruse played?
Our database contains 218 games by Herbert Kruse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 86 draws, 53 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Kruse?
218 games by Herbert Kruse 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.