Prepare against Horst Krueger
DEU · World #35,196 classical · FIDE ID 12980536
Our database contains 179 games by Horst Krueger, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst 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 | 1,958 | 2,119 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 69 | 61 | 49 | 38.5% |
| As White | 89 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Krueger's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 78.7% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 16.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krueger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Krueger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 97.4% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Horst Krueger's chess games
All 179 games by Horst Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 69 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,230 | 23rd chT-GER Seniors | E80 |
| Jan 2007 | Michael Stahl | 2,174 | SMSN Open | A85 |
| Sep 2015 | Heinrich Burger | 2,121 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | D30 |
| Jan 2007 | Ralph Wagner | 2,115 | SMSN Open | D45 |
| Sep 2015 | Dieter Riegler | 2,096 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,892 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,045 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Krueger's chess games?
179 games by Horst Krueger, from Jan 2014 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 Horst Krueger has played.
What does Horst Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Horst Krueger opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Krueger answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Horst Krueger play as White?
As White, Horst Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Horst Krueger most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Horst Krueger's FIDE rating?
Horst Krueger is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Horst Krueger played?
Our database contains 179 games by Horst Krueger, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Krueger?
179 games by Horst 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.