Prepare against Matthias Kraemer
DEU · World #5,731 classical · FIDE ID 4641574
Our database contains 218 games by Matthias Kraemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Kraemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Kraemer 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 | 2,254 | 2,305 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,223 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 84 | 70 | 64 | 38.5% |
| As White | 107 | 46 | 31 | 30 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 111 | 38 | 39 | 34 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Kraemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Kraemer's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 86.0% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.5% | 92.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.6% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 92.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 44.7% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Matthias Kraemer's chess games
All 218 games by Matthias Kraemer 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: 84 wins, 70 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,525 | Essen Open | D27 |
| Jan 1999 | Yge Visser | 2,412 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | C12 |
| Sep 2014 | Etienne Goudriaan | 2,366 | BL2-West 1415 | C54 |
| Dec 1998 | Gozewijn Van Laatum | 2,355 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | D20 |
| Oct 2014 | Norbert Coenen | 2,315 | BL2-West 1415 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Wch Seniors | 1991 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1997 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| NRW Class2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,393 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Kraemer's chess games?
218 games by Matthias Kraemer, 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 Matthias Kraemer has played.
What does Matthias Kraemer play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Matthias Kraemer opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Kraemer answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matthias Kraemer play as White?
As White, Matthias Kraemer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Kraemer play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Kraemer most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Matthias Kraemer's FIDE rating?
Matthias Kraemer is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Matthias Kraemer played?
Our database contains 218 games by Matthias Kraemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 70 draws, 64 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Kraemer?
218 games by Matthias Kraemer 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.