Prepare against Johannes Kroell
Austria · World #15,418 classical · FIDE ID 1610589
Our database contains 134 games by Johannes Kroell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Kroell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Kroell 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 | 2,101 | 2,264 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,157 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,185 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 40 | 31 | 63 | 29.9% |
| As White | 70 | 19 | 19 | 32 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 12 | 31 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Kroell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Kroell's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 46 | 65.7% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 10.0% | 14.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 66% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kroell usually continues e4 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kroell usually continues g4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kroell usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kroell usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kroell usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kroell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 40.7% | 31.8% |
| b5 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Johannes Kroell's chess games
All 134 games by Johannes Kroell 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: 40 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 38 | 9/12/17 | 23.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 8/4/14 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Milan Novkovic | 2,365 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | A37 |
| Oct 2002 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,319 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | A10 |
| Jan 2013 | Matthias Pflug | 2,305 | chT2W-AUT 1213 | C01 |
| Mar 1999 | Wolfgang Fischler | 2,275 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | B07 |
| Oct 2000 | Heinz Grabher | 2,262 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 2 | 2,120 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,398 |
| chT-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 1 | 2,032 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,253 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2W-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 2,165 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Kroell's chess games?
134 games by Johannes Kroell, 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 Johannes Kroell has played.
What does Johannes Kroell play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Johannes Kroell opens with 1.Nc3 (66% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Kroell answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...b5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Johannes Kroell play as White?
As White, Johannes Kroell's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Kroell play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Kroell most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Polish Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Johannes Kroell's FIDE rating?
Johannes Kroell is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Johannes Kroell played?
Our database contains 134 games by Johannes Kroell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Kroell?
134 games by Johannes Kroell 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.