Prepare against Oliver Kreitling
DEU · World #70,998 classical · FIDE ID 12976962
When preparing against Oliver Kreitling, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 54 games by Oliver Kreitling, covering May 2025 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kreitling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kreitling 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 | 1,818 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 13 | 24 | 31.5% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kreitling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kreitling's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 73.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kreitling usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Oliver Kreitling's chess games
All 54 games by Oliver Kreitling in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Patrick Friedrich | 1,946 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | D05 |
| Jan 2014 | Tanja Butschek | 1,871 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | B12 |
| Feb 2013 | Fabian Schaller | 1,871 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | D35 |
| Mar 2019 | Torsten Wolff | 1,870 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | A84 |
| Sep 2015 | Lothar Tochtrop | 1,864 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,716 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,890 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,644 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,825 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,253 |
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Where can I find Oliver Kreitling's chess games?
54 games by Oliver Kreitling, from May 2025 to Sep 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 Kreitling has played.
What does Oliver Kreitling play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Oliver Kreitling opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kreitling answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kreitling play as White?
As White, Oliver Kreitling's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kreitling play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kreitling most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Oliver Kreitling's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kreitling is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oliver Kreitling played?
Our database contains 54 games by Oliver Kreitling, covering May 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kreitling?
54 games by Oliver Kreitling 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.