Prepare against Mark Kremer
NLD · World #6,803 classical · FIDE ID 1001248
When preparing against Mark Kremer, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 99 games by Mark Kremer, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mark Kremer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Kremer 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 | 2,229 | 2,256 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 40 | 22 | 37 | 40.4% |
| As White | 47 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Kremer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Kremer's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 87.2% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kremer usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kremer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kremer usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kremer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kremer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Mark Kremer's chess games
All 99 games by Mark Kremer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 40 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Frans Kuijpers | 2,405 | chT-NED | B18 |
| Jan 1997 | Albert Blees | 2,405 | chT-NED | C19 |
| Jan 1986 | Marcel Piket | 2,375 | OHRA-B | B09 |
| Jan 1991 | Tunde Csonkics | 2,355 | chT-FRA | B66 |
| Jan 1993 | Sybolt Strating | 2,355 | Leeuwarden Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Reserves | 1980 | 11 | 5 | 1,873 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1982 | 9 | 6 | 2,388 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1982 | 9 | 4 | – |
| OHRA-B | 1986 | 9 | 3 | 2,282 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1993 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
| NED-ch40 Semifinal-B | 1984 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-NED39 sf A | 1983 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,410 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Kremer's chess games?
99 games by Mark Kremer, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Mark Kremer has played.
What does Mark Kremer play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Mark Kremer opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Kremer answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mark Kremer play as White?
As White, Mark Kremer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Kremer play as Black?
As Black, Mark Kremer most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Mark Kremer's FIDE rating?
Mark Kremer is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Mark Kremer played?
Our database contains 99 games by Mark Kremer, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Kremer?
99 games by Mark Kremer 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.