Prepare against Maximilian Krause
DEU · World #19,118 classical · FIDE ID 24615889
Our database contains 95 games by Maximilian Krause, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Krause 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 | 2,065 | 2,069 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 44 | 25 | 26 | 46.3% |
| As White | 47 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Krause's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 55.3% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 42.6% | 67.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krause usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Krause usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Maximilian Krause's chess games
All 95 games by Maximilian Krause in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Rolf Hundack | 2,163 | 29th Erfurt Open A | A01 |
| Jul 2018 | Manfred Heinelt | 2,126 | 10th Vellmar Open | B22 |
| Oct 2022 | Michael Bintakies | 2,112 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Carsten Held | 2,082 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2018 | Hartmut Hehn | 2,046 | 10th Vellmar Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2007 | 14 | 9 | 1,387 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,419 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,012 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,628 |
| ch-Hannover U16 | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,638 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,010 |
| 10th Vellmar Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Krause's chess games?
95 games by Maximilian Krause, from Jul 2009 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 Maximilian Krause has played.
What does Maximilian Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Maximilian Krause opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Krause answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Krause play as White?
As White, Maximilian Krause's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Krause play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Krause most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Maximilian Krause's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Krause is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Maximilian Krause played?
Our database contains 95 games by Maximilian Krause, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Krause?
95 games by Maximilian Krause 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.