Prepare against Jean Kraehenbuehl
CHE · World #94,276 classical · FIDE ID 1308416
When preparing against Jean Kraehenbuehl, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jean Kraehenbuehl, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Kraehenbuehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Kraehenbuehl 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 | 1,746 | 1,805 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 44.7% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Kraehenbuehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Kraehenbuehl's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Kraehenbuehl usually continues Bc4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kraehenbuehl usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kraehenbuehl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kraehenbuehl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Jean Kraehenbuehl's chess games
All 38 games by Jean Kraehenbuehl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Hans Frischknecht | 2,240 | ch-SUI HT2 | B07 |
| Jan 2003 | Kaspar Amsler | 1,846 | ch-SUI HT2 | C42 |
| Feb 2004 | Pierre Fiechter | 1,723 | Bern Open | C41 |
| Jan 2010 | Anton Maeschli | 1,659 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | D07 |
| Nov 2008 | Martin Bissig | 1,658 | 7th Ascona Seniors Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Open | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 1,927 |
| 7th Ascona Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,705 |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,980 |
| ch-SUI Hauptturnier II | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,400 |
| New York Open | 1986 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Pontresina Seniors HT II | 2000 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Kraehenbuehl's chess games?
38 games by Jean Kraehenbuehl, from Nov 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 Jean Kraehenbuehl has played.
What does Jean Kraehenbuehl play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jean Kraehenbuehl opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Kraehenbuehl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean Kraehenbuehl play as White?
As White, Jean Kraehenbuehl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Kraehenbuehl play as Black?
As Black, Jean Kraehenbuehl most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jean Kraehenbuehl's FIDE rating?
Jean Kraehenbuehl is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jean Kraehenbuehl played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jean Kraehenbuehl, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Kraehenbuehl?
38 games by Jean Kraehenbuehl 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.