Prepare against Olaf Kreuchauf
DEU · World #96,461 classical · FIDE ID 4695526
When preparing against Olaf Kreuchauf, expect 1.c4 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 115 games by Olaf Kreuchauf, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Kreuchauf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Kreuchauf 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 | 1,801 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,759 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 32 | 18 | 65 | 27.8% |
| As White | 51 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 7 | 40 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Kreuchauf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Kreuchauf's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 25.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 21.6% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kreuchauf usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 52.8% | 34.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Olaf Kreuchauf's chess games
All 115 games by Olaf Kreuchauf in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | French Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,082 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | E06 |
| Aug 2002 | Klaus Kapr | 1,959 | Berlin Open 08 | B33 |
| Aug 2018 | Frank Dreke | 1,932 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B40 |
| Nov 2003 | Burkhard Hein | 1,931 | 10th Berlin Open | C00 |
| Aug 2017 | Joachim Schubert | 1,893 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Kreuchauf's chess games?
115 games by Olaf Kreuchauf, from Jan 2008 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 Olaf Kreuchauf has played.
What does Olaf Kreuchauf play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Olaf Kreuchauf opens with 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Kreuchauf answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Olaf Kreuchauf play as White?
As White, Olaf Kreuchauf's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Kreuchauf play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Kreuchauf most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Olaf Kreuchauf's FIDE rating?
Olaf Kreuchauf is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Olaf Kreuchauf played?
Our database contains 115 games by Olaf Kreuchauf, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 65 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Kreuchauf?
115 games by Olaf Kreuchauf 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.