Prepare against Juergen Kropp
DEU · World #25,047 classical · FIDE ID 24670731
When preparing against Juergen Kropp, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Juergen Kropp, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Kropp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Kropp 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 | 2,018 | 2,066 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 31.6% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Kropp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Kropp's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 38.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kropp usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Juergen Kropp's chess games
All 38 games by Juergen Kropp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Manfred Homuth | 2,166 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | E73 |
| Mar 2015 | Alexander Riess | 2,141 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | A36 |
| Mar 2013 | Buelent Saglam | 2,132 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | B00 |
| Mar 2015 | Mohammed Reza Ghadimi | 2,128 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | A29 |
| Mar 2013 | Enrique Ruiz-Hampel | 2,018 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2018 | 23 | 13 | 2,070 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 25th Kiel Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Kropp's chess games?
38 games by Juergen Kropp, from Jul 2008 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 Juergen Kropp has played.
What does Juergen Kropp play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juergen Kropp opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Kropp answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Juergen Kropp play as White?
As White, Juergen Kropp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Kropp play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Kropp most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Juergen Kropp's FIDE rating?
Juergen Kropp is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Juergen Kropp played?
Our database contains 38 games by Juergen Kropp, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 10 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Kropp?
38 games by Juergen Kropp 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.