Prepare against Martin Krockenberger
FM · DEU · World #13,363 classical · FIDE ID 4602552
When preparing against Martin Krockenberger, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 488 games by Martin Krockenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Krockenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Krockenberger 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 | 2,124 | 2,294 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,216 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,177 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 176 | 157 | 155 | 36.1% |
| As White | 242 | 91 | 84 | 67 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 246 | 85 | 73 | 88 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Krockenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Krockenberger's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 40.1% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 68 | 28.1% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 45 | 18.6% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 13.2% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Krockenberger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 60.6% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 20.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 73.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 18.0% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
Martin Krockenberger's chess games
All 488 games by Martin Krockenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 176 wins, 157 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Lev Gutman | 2,462 | 24th Staufer Open | A49 |
| Jan 2003 | Ilia Balinov | 2,444 | 15th Staufer Open | A16 |
| Jan 2001 | Lothar Arnold | 2,435 | BL2-Sued 0001 | B44 |
| Oct 2021 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,432 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | A45 |
| Jan 1992 | Frank Zeller | 2,380 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 41 | 28 | 2,218 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,263 |
| Eger | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| BL2-Sued 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| 9th Staufer Open | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,366 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Krockenberger's chess games?
488 games by Martin Krockenberger, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Krockenberger has played.
What does Martin Krockenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Martin Krockenberger opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Krockenberger answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Martin Krockenberger play as White?
As White, Martin Krockenberger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Krockenberger play as Black?
As Black, Martin Krockenberger most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Martin Krockenberger's FIDE rating?
Martin Krockenberger is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Martin Krockenberger played?
Our database contains 488 games by Martin Krockenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 157 draws, 155 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Krockenberger?
488 games by Martin Krockenberger 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.