Prepare against Jesse Kraai
GM · United States · World #1,987 classical · FIDE ID 2002035
Our database contains 831 games by Jesse Kraai, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jesse Kraai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesse Kraai 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 | 2,384 | 2,527 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 831 | 349 | 266 | 216 | 42.0% |
| As White | 422 | 194 | 136 | 92 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 409 | 155 | 130 | 124 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesse Kraai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesse Kraai's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 232 | 55.0% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 132 | 31.3% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 40 | 9.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.8% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kraai usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kraai usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kraai usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kraai usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kraai usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kraai usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 118 | 65.6% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 39 | 21.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 18 | 10.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 46.3% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 74 | 45.1% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 8.5% | 46.4% |
Jesse Kraai's chess games
All 831 games by Jesse Kraai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 349 wins, 266 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 50 | 25/20/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 40 | 14/16/10 | 35.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 18/8/9 | 51.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 58 | 21/17/20 | 36.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 13/4/16 | 39.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Hao Wang | 2,696 | 1st WMSG Blitz | C13 |
| Apr 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,651 | 9th Foxwoods Open | A80 |
| Oct 2008 | Zhong Zhang | 2,649 | 1st WMSG Blitz | E04 |
| Jun 2009 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,606 | Las Vegas National Open | A80 |
| Oct 2008 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,602 | 1st WMSG Blitz | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 100 | 52.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-USA | 2010 | 45 | 21.5 | 2,468 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 31 | 16 | 2,472 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,511 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,230 |
| Berkeley Masters Open | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,454 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2003 | 12 | 5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesse Kraai's chess games?
831 games by Jesse Kraai, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jesse Kraai has played.
What does Jesse Kraai play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Jesse Kraai opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesse Kraai answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jesse Kraai play as White?
As White, Jesse Kraai's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (35 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 422 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesse Kraai play as Black?
As Black, Jesse Kraai most often plays: French: Classical Variation (58 games, 36.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 409 games.
What is Jesse Kraai's FIDE rating?
Jesse Kraai is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Jesse Kraai played?
Our database contains 831 games by Jesse Kraai, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 349 wins, 266 draws, 216 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesse Kraai?
831 games by Jesse Kraai 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.