Prepare against Michael Kreuzholz
FM · DEU · World #4,011 classical · FIDE ID 4628640
When preparing against Michael Kreuzholz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 200 games by Michael Kreuzholz, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kreuzholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kreuzholz 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 | 2,303 | 2,366 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 71 | 79 | 50 | 35.5% |
| As White | 108 | 46 | 41 | 21 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 25 | 38 | 29 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kreuzholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kreuzholz's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kreuzholz usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kreuzholz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kreuzholz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 47.4% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 36.8% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Michael Kreuzholz's chess games
All 200 games by Michael Kreuzholz 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: 71 wins, 79 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Jurij Zezulkin | 2,494 | BL2-Nord 0506 | B33 |
| Jan 2003 | Mladen Muse | 2,450 | BL2-Nord 0304 | B06 |
| Dec 2007 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,399 | BL2-Nord 0708 | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,399 | Oberliga Nord N 9900 | B33 |
| Jan 2005 | Artur Pieniazek | 2,396 | BL2-Nord 0405 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,482 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,365 |
| BL2-Nord 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,511 |
| BL2-Nord 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,366 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,441 |
| 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,347 |
| BL2-Nord 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kreuzholz's chess games?
200 games by Michael Kreuzholz, 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 Michael Kreuzholz has played.
What does Michael Kreuzholz play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Michael Kreuzholz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kreuzholz answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Kreuzholz play as White?
As White, Michael Kreuzholz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kreuzholz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kreuzholz most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Michael Kreuzholz's FIDE rating?
Michael Kreuzholz is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Michael Kreuzholz played?
Our database contains 200 games by Michael Kreuzholz, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 79 draws, 50 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kreuzholz?
200 games by Michael Kreuzholz 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.