Prepare against Norbert Krueger
DEU · World #30,773 classical · FIDE ID 4633245
Our database contains 211 games by Norbert Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Krueger 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 | 1,981 | 2,169 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,094 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 72 | 77 | 62 | 34.1% |
| As White | 106 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Krueger's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Krueger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 98.0% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 40.5% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 37.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Norbert Krueger's chess games
All 211 games by Norbert Krueger 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: 72 wins, 77 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A91 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Yrjo A Rantanen | 2,376 | 31st Politiken Cup | C25 |
| Oct 1998 | Alexandr Kharitonov | 2,265 | Duesseldorf | C27 |
| Oct 2004 | Santiago Sarmiento Afonso | 2,261 | Calvia U2300 Open B | B21 |
| Jul 2011 | Volker Schneider | 2,253 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | B57 |
| Jan 1995 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,175 | Recklinghausen Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2012 | 16 | 9 | 2,037 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 3rd Lubawka Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,693 |
| Duesseldorf | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1995 | 7 | 5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Krueger's chess games?
211 games by Norbert Krueger, 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 Norbert Krueger has played.
What does Norbert Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Norbert Krueger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Krueger answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Norbert Krueger play as White?
As White, Norbert Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Krueger most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Norbert Krueger's FIDE rating?
Norbert Krueger is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Norbert Krueger played?
Our database contains 211 games by Norbert Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 77 draws, 62 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Krueger?
211 games by Norbert Krueger 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.