Prepare against Julian Kramer
GM · DEU · World #733 classical · FIDE ID 12921742
When preparing against Julian Kramer, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 572 games by Julian Kramer, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Kramer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Kramer 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 | 2,483 | 2,503 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,371 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,454 | 2,454 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 238 | 209 | 125 | 41.6% |
| As White | 276 | 119 | 97 | 60 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 296 | 119 | 112 | 65 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Kramer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Kramer's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 97.8% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kramer usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kramer usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kramer usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kramer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 81.2% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 12.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.7% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 65.5% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 32.1% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Julian Kramer's chess games
All 572 games by Julian Kramer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 238 wins, 209 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/11/15 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 25/6/13 | 56.8% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/11/11 | 45.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | David Navara | 2,697 | EU-Cup Online Final | A34 |
| Mar 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,667 | EU-Cup Online Final | B90 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | 22nd ch-EU | B57 |
| Apr 2022 | Velimir Ivic | 2,610 | 22nd ch-EU | B30 |
| Sep 2019 | Jan Smeets | 2,583 | chT-NED 1920 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 27 | 13 | 2,141 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 2,319 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,405 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,445 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 2,273 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2011 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,762 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Kramer's chess games?
572 games by Julian Kramer, from Jan 2011 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 Julian Kramer has played.
What does Julian Kramer play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Julian Kramer opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Kramer answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Julian Kramer play as White?
As White, Julian Kramer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Kramer play as Black?
As Black, Julian Kramer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Julian Kramer's FIDE rating?
Julian Kramer is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,454 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Julian Kramer played?
Our database contains 572 games by Julian Kramer, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 209 draws, 125 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Kramer?
572 games by Julian Kramer 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.