Prepare against Martin Kreuzer
FM · DEU · World #6,720 classical · FIDE ID 4604466
When preparing against Martin Kreuzer, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Martin Kreuzer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kreuzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kreuzer 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 | 2,232 | 2,344 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 59 | 70 | 40 | 34.9% |
| As White | 83 | 30 | 35 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 29 | 35 | 22 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kreuzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kreuzer's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 97.6% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 90.5% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
Martin Kreuzer's chess games
All 169 games by Martin Kreuzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 59 wins, 70 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Peter Lukacs | 2,490 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | C54 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,410 | Landesliga Nord 9495 | D48 |
| Jul 1990 | Robert Hamilton | 2,402 | Canadian Open | C02 |
| Feb 2001 | Sandor Kustar | 2,380 | Landesliga Nord 0001 | A07 |
| Jan 2011 | Petr Zvara | 2,364 | Landesliga Nord 1011 | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th ch-Bayern B | 1986 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Landesliga Nord 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| Landesliga Nord 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,368 |
| Landesliga Nord 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Landesliga Nord 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kreuzer's chess games?
169 games by Martin Kreuzer, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Martin Kreuzer has played.
What does Martin Kreuzer play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Martin Kreuzer opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kreuzer answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games).
What openings does Martin Kreuzer play as White?
As White, Martin Kreuzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kreuzer play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kreuzer most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Martin Kreuzer's FIDE rating?
Martin Kreuzer is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Martin Kreuzer played?
Our database contains 169 games by Martin Kreuzer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 70 draws, 40 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kreuzer?
169 games by Martin Kreuzer 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.