Prepare against Johannes Kruse
DEU · World #61,126 classical · FIDE ID 16268296
When preparing against Johannes Kruse, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 68 games by Johannes Kruse, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Kruse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes 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 | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 39.7% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Kruse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Kruse's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Kruse usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Kruse usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kruse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Kruse usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Johannes Kruse's chess games
All 68 games by Johannes Kruse in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Helmut Pawlick | 1,995 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | B76 |
| Dec 2022 | Ekkehardt Leisner | 1,858 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | B84 |
| Mar 2024 | Guenter Wolter | 1,842 | chC-Mecklenburg VP | C02 |
| Jun 2021 | Manfred Boldt | 1,706 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | B06 |
| Jun 2021 | Egon Raitza | 1,687 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U14 | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,150 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,723 |
| chC-Mecklenburg VP | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 1,969 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,245 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,837 |
| Greifswald Springer Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,610 |
| Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 812 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Kruse's chess games?
68 games by Johannes Kruse, from Aug 2018 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 Kruse has played.
What does Johannes Kruse play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Johannes Kruse opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Kruse answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Johannes Kruse play as White?
As White, Johannes Kruse's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Kruse play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Kruse most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Johannes Kruse's FIDE rating?
Johannes Kruse is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Johannes Kruse played?
Our database contains 68 games by Johannes Kruse, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Kruse?
68 games by Johannes 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.