Prepare against Linus Kraus
DEU · World #33,624 classical · FIDE ID 34629629
When preparing against Linus Kraus, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Linus Kraus, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Linus Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Kraus 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 | 1,966 | 2,028 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 28.2% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Kraus's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kraus usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kraus usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kraus usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kraus usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Linus Kraus's chess games
All 39 games by Linus Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hendrik Seifert | 1,934 | ODJM A | A07 |
| May 2026 | Malte Jansen | 1,889 | ODJM A | B28 |
| Aug 2023 | Felix Liesendahl | 1,802 | Krefeld Open | C10 |
| Aug 2023 | Roman Kryvosheia | 1,668 | Krefeld Open | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Christian Roth | 1,626 | Krefeld Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,688 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,438 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,637 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Kraus's chess games?
39 games by Linus Kraus, from Sep 2022 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 Linus Kraus has played.
What does Linus Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Linus Kraus opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Kraus answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Linus Kraus play as White?
As White, Linus Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Linus Kraus most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Linus Kraus's FIDE rating?
Linus Kraus is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Linus Kraus played?
Our database contains 39 games by Linus Kraus, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Kraus?
39 games by Linus Kraus 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.