Prepare against Johann Krebs
FM · Austria · World #8,680 classical · FIDE ID 1603590
When preparing against Johann Krebs, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 608 games by Johann Krebs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Krebs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Krebs 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 | 2,192 | 2,306 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,326 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,285 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 608 | 198 | 189 | 221 | 32.6% |
| As White | 303 | 113 | 93 | 97 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 305 | 85 | 96 | 124 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Krebs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Krebs's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 285 | 94.1% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.0% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Krebs usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Krebs usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Krebs usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krebs usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Krebs usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Krebs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 83.7% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.1% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 90.9% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.4% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Johann Krebs's chess games
All 608 games by Johann Krebs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 198 wins, 189 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/11/12 | 47.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Gabor Kovacs | 2,455 | chT2M-AUT 2122 | D37 |
| Nov 2018 | Gert Schnider | 2,430 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | D63 |
| Nov 1999 | Tullio Mocchi | 2,390 | chT2S-AUT 9900 | B27 |
| Mar 2017 | Herwig Pilaj | 2,382 | Steyr Landesliga 1617 | A47 |
| Aug 2011 | Lars Ootes | 2,376 | 17th Vienna Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 39 | 14 | 2,157 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 36 | 21 | 2,337 |
| ch-Steyr | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2,149 |
| ch-Graz | 1994 | 14 | 7 | 2,110 |
| chT2M-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,334 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,305 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,284 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hubert Ebner (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Krebs's chess games?
608 games by Johann Krebs, from Apr 2003 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 Johann Krebs has played.
What does Johann Krebs play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Johann Krebs opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Krebs answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Johann Krebs play as White?
As White, Johann Krebs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (28 games, 17.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Krebs play as Black?
As Black, Johann Krebs most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Johann Krebs's FIDE rating?
Johann Krebs is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Johann Krebs played?
Our database contains 608 games by Johann Krebs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 189 draws, 221 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Krebs?
608 games by Johann Krebs 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.