Prepare against Michel Krauss
France · World #62,443 classical · FIDE ID 612111
When preparing against Michel Krauss, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Michel Krauss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Krauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Krauss 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 | 1,847 | 2,150 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 41.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Krauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Krauss's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Krauss usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krauss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Krauss usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michel Krauss's chess games
All 39 games by Michel Krauss 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Maria Leconte | 2,255 | 11th Cappelle Open | B30 |
| Jan 1995 | Martin Appleberry | 2,250 | 11th Cappelle Open | E01 |
| May 2006 | Stanislas Loiret | 2,231 | 1st Angers Open | D06 |
| Jun 2015 | Slavisa Peric | 2,190 | 14th Muret Seniors Open | C15 |
| Nov 2009 | Xavier Wunderman | 2,169 | chT2-FRA 0910 | C32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 14th Muret Seniors Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| 1st Angers Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,909 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,178 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 1993 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,786 |
| Avoine Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Krauss's chess games?
39 games by Michel Krauss, 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 Michel Krauss has played.
What does Michel Krauss play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michel Krauss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Krauss answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Krauss play as White?
As White, Michel Krauss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Krauss play as Black?
As Black, Michel Krauss most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michel Krauss's FIDE rating?
Michel Krauss is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michel Krauss played?
Our database contains 39 games by Michel Krauss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Krauss?
39 games by Michel Krauss 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.