Prepare against Oliver Kraus
DEU · World #34,553 classical · FIDE ID 4618785
Our database contains 500 games by Oliver Kraus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kraus 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 | 1,961 | 2,163 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,996 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,960 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 236 | 97 | 167 | 47.2% |
| As White | 254 | 118 | 55 | 81 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 246 | 118 | 42 | 86 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kraus's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 40.2% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 90 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 11.8% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 29 | 11.4% | 62.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kraus usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 46.0% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 12.4% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 42.0% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 36.4% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.7% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Oliver Kraus's chess games
All 500 games by Oliver Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 236 wins, 97 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 13/1/1 | 86.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A05 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Stefano Tatai | 2,347 | 20th Tenerife Open | B32 |
| Nov 2019 | Alberto Hernandez Leon | 2,319 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | B53 |
| Aug 2015 | Daniel Mendivil Anton | 2,307 | Tenerife Verano Open | A45 |
| Mar 2007 | Jacob Gonzalez Marrero | 2,306 | 1st La Laguna Open | B85 |
| Apr 2010 | Jorge Luis Cori Sanchez | 2,271 | 4th La Laguna Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tenerife | 2022 | 51 | 32 | 1,874 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | 2019 | 36 | 21 | 1,965 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | 2018 | 28 | 18 | 1,978 |
| chT-Tenerife | 2013 | 22 | 10 | 2,034 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 1,798 |
| ch-Tenerife Seniors | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,771 |
| Tenerife Verano Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 1,824 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2016 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,135 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Manuel Ramos Aguilar (11 games) · Fernando Hidalgo Santana (11 games) · Adhara Rodriguez Redondo (11 games) · Gabriel Perez Perez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Kraus's chess games?
500 games by Oliver Kraus, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Oliver Kraus has played.
What does Oliver Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Oliver Kraus opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kraus answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kraus play as White?
As White, Oliver Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 86.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kraus most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Oliver Kraus's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kraus is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Oliver Kraus played?
Our database contains 500 games by Oliver Kraus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 97 draws, 167 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kraus?
500 games by Oliver Kraus 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.