Prepare against Jonah Krause
FM · DEU · World #3,481 classical · FIDE ID 12907910
Our database contains 338 games by Jonah Krause, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonah Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonah Krause 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 | 2,320 | 2,395 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,368 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,549 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 130 | 146 | 62 | 38.5% |
| As White | 176 | 68 | 78 | 30 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 162 | 62 | 68 | 32 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonah Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonah Krause's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 86.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.4% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Krause usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 50.6% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 39 | 47.0% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 94.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Jonah Krause's chess games
All 338 games by Jonah Krause in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 130 wins, 146 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,639 | ch-EU blitz | A52 |
| Jul 2016 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,450 | 29th Kiel Open A | A58 |
| Dec 2017 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,408 | ch-EU blitz | A16 |
| Oct 2024 | Gernot Gauglitz | 2,378 | Bundesliga 2024-25 | D78 |
| Oct 2022 | Christian Joecks | 2,371 | BL2-Nord 2223 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,421 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U18 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| BL2-Nord 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonah Krause's chess games?
338 games by Jonah Krause, from May 2010 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 Jonah Krause has played.
What does Jonah Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Jonah Krause opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonah Krause answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jonah Krause play as White?
As White, Jonah Krause's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonah Krause play as Black?
As Black, Jonah Krause most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Jonah Krause's FIDE rating?
Jonah Krause is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Jonah Krause played?
Our database contains 338 games by Jonah Krause, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 146 draws, 62 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonah Krause?
338 games by Jonah Krause 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.