Prepare against Marcus Krug
DEU · World #26,756 classical · FIDE ID 4689674
When preparing against Marcus Krug, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (40%).
Our database contains 41 games by Marcus Krug, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Krug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Krug 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 | 2,006 | 2,016 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Krug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Krug's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Krug usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Krug usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Krug usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Krug usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Krug usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marcus Krug's chess games
All 41 games by Marcus Krug in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Frank Fleischer | 2,216 | Reutlingen Open 15th | A91 |
| Jan 2004 | Marcel Germer | 2,130 | ch-Baden U20 | B73 |
| Nov 2004 | Michael Sokolov | 2,075 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Joshua Aarash Hager | 2,065 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | E97 |
| Jan 2002 | Teresa Bartholomeyzik | 1,561 | ch-Baden U18 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-Baden U20 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
| Reutlingen Open 15th | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,275 |
| 20th Untergrombach Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Krug's chess games?
41 games by Marcus Krug, from Feb 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 Marcus Krug has played.
What does Marcus Krug play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Marcus Krug opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Krug answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcus Krug play as White?
As White, Marcus Krug's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Krug play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Krug most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marcus Krug's FIDE rating?
Marcus Krug is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Marcus Krug played?
Our database contains 41 games by Marcus Krug, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Krug?
41 games by Marcus Krug 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.