Prepare against Janik Kruse
DEU · World #11,399 classical · FIDE ID 16200250
Our database contains 100 games by Janik Kruse, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janik Kruse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janik 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 | 2,149 | 2,251 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,136 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,220 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 39 | 23 | 38 | 39.0% |
| As White | 53 | 26 | 10 | 17 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janik Kruse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janik Kruse's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 80.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kruse usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kruse usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kruse usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Kruse usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 76.0% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Janik Kruse's chess games
All 100 games by Janik Kruse in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Lev Gutman | 2,422 | 15th Paderborn Open | A11 |
| Jul 2021 | Ondrej Svanda | 2,317 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | E46 |
| Dec 2018 | Klemens Zimmermann | 2,282 | 15th Paderborn Open | E81 |
| Oct 2018 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,274 | 36th Muenster Open | D31 |
| Jul 2017 | Kevin Nguyen | 2,194 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,060 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,951 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,148 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janik Kruse's chess games?
100 games by Janik Kruse, from Feb 2015 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 Janik Kruse has played.
What does Janik Kruse play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Janik Kruse opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janik Kruse answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Janik Kruse play as White?
As White, Janik Kruse's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janik Kruse play as Black?
As Black, Janik Kruse most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Janik Kruse's FIDE rating?
Janik Kruse is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Janik Kruse played?
Our database contains 100 games by Janik Kruse, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janik Kruse?
100 games by Janik 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.