Prepare against Johanna Kraus
DEU · World #73,790 classical · FIDE ID 34653872
When preparing against Johanna Kraus, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Johanna Kraus, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Johanna Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johanna Kraus 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 | 1,811 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,657 | 1,680 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 30.2% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 131 rated games against 125 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 90 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 34.4% | 1,686 | 1,664 | 10 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,917 | 1,917 | 2 |
| Blitz | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% | 1,869 | 1,728 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 80 | 26 | 19 | 35 | 32.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1,836 | 1,896 |
| 2025 | 62 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 1,819 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1,778 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 36 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 1,517 | 1,410 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johanna Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johanna Kraus's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 30.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 30.6% score
- …d5 (72% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kraus usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kraus usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Johanna Kraus's chess games
All 43 games by Johanna Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Moritz Hurm | 1,971 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | B14 |
| Nov 2025 | Eren Ucar | 1,867 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | A20 |
| Jun 2026 | Britta Leib | 1,864 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Moritz Buss | 1,819 | Krefeld Christmas Open | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | Sherzod Toshmatov | 1,803 | Krefeld Christmas Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,960 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,077 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20w | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,654 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,722 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johanna Kraus's chess games?
43 games by Johanna Kraus, from Jul 2023 to Nov 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 Johanna Kraus has played.
What does Johanna Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Johanna Kraus opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johanna Kraus answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Johanna Kraus play as White?
As White, Johanna Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johanna Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Johanna Kraus most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Johanna Kraus's FIDE rating?
Johanna Kraus is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,657 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Johanna Kraus played?
Our database contains 43 games by Johanna Kraus, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johanna Kraus?
43 games by Johanna Kraus 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.