Prepare against Marc Krause
DEU · World #87,647 classical · FIDE ID 12985724
When preparing against Marc Krause, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 49 games by Marc Krause, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc 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 | 1,766 | 1,768 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,878 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 24.5% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Krause's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Marc Krause's chess games
All 49 games by Marc Krause in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Werner Bauer | 1,888 | 6th Arber Open | E90 |
| Aug 2017 | Steffen Hoffmann | 1,465 | 6th Arber Open | D02 |
| Jun 2014 | Soeren Evering | 1,424 | ch-GER U10 | D92 |
| Jun 2014 | Maximilian Lohr | 1,420 | ch-GER U10 | C41 |
| Jun 2014 | Florian Popist | 1,245 | ch-GER U10 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,364 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,310 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,685 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,201 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,284 |
| 12th Portoroz Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,746 |
| 1st Berlin Spandau Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,661 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Krause's chess games?
49 games by Marc Krause, from Jun 2015 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 Marc Krause has played.
What does Marc Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marc Krause opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Krause answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marc Krause play as White?
As White, Marc Krause's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Krause play as Black?
As Black, Marc Krause most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Marc Krause's FIDE rating?
Marc Krause is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Marc Krause played?
Our database contains 49 games by Marc Krause, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Krause?
49 games by Marc 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.