Prepare against Jan Kretzschmar
DEU · World #60,785 classical · FIDE ID 4673360
When preparing against Jan Kretzschmar, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 116 games by Jan Kretzschmar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kretzschmar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kretzschmar 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 | 1,853 | 1,890 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 32 | 27 | 57 | 27.6% |
| As White | 55 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kretzschmar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kretzschmar's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 81.8% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.4% | 5.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 5.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
Jan Kretzschmar's chess games
All 116 games by Jan Kretzschmar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 32 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Werner Ruisinger | 1,991 | chT-GER Betriebe | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Helmut Scheide | 1,959 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D00 |
| Apr 2018 | Roberto Di Candia | 1,956 | ch-Berlin QT | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Andre Jaeger | 1,947 | ch-Berlin QT | A45 |
| Aug 2011 | Detlef Getzuhn | 1,931 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 20 | 7 | 1,773 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,763 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,947 |
| 10th Berlin Open | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kretzschmar's chess games?
116 games by Jan Kretzschmar, from Jul 2009 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 Jan Kretzschmar has played.
What does Jan Kretzschmar play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jan Kretzschmar opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kretzschmar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Jan Kretzschmar play as White?
As White, Jan Kretzschmar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kretzschmar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kretzschmar most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jan Kretzschmar's FIDE rating?
Jan Kretzschmar is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jan Kretzschmar played?
Our database contains 116 games by Jan Kretzschmar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kretzschmar?
116 games by Jan Kretzschmar 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.