Prepare against Michael Kronseder
DEU · World #96,501 classical · FIDE ID 12918881
When preparing against Michael Kronseder, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (62%).
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Kronseder, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kronseder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kronseder 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 | 1,740 | 1,815 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 31.3% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kronseder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kronseder's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 52.3% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kronseder usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Michael Kronseder's chess games
All 80 games by Michael Kronseder in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Patrick Kuehn | 2,039 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B37 |
| Sep 2017 | Friedhelm Wittkugel | 1,941 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Guenther Kreie | 1,911 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B22 |
| Sep 2017 | Winfried Hadlich | 1,869 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B02 |
| May 2012 | Franz Johnen | 1,845 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,719 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 1 | 1,575 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,263 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,740 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kronseder's chess games?
80 games by Michael Kronseder, from Jul 2010 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 Michael Kronseder has played.
What does Michael Kronseder play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Michael Kronseder opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kronseder answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael Kronseder play as White?
As White, Michael Kronseder's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kronseder play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kronseder most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michael Kronseder's FIDE rating?
Michael Kronseder is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Michael Kronseder played?
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Kronseder, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kronseder?
80 games by Michael Kronseder 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.