Prepare against Rainer Krueger
DEU · World #19,041 classical · FIDE ID 4611837
When preparing against Rainer Krueger, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Rainer Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer 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 | 2,066 | 2,261 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 46 | 97 | 68 | 21.8% |
| As White | 102 | 27 | 50 | 25 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 19 | 47 | 43 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Krueger's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 61.8% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 24.5% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krueger usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Krueger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Krueger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
Rainer Krueger's chess games
All 211 games by Rainer Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 97 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 2/9/10 | 9.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 2/9/9 | 10.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Wolfgang Haag | 2,308 | BL2-Ost 0203 | E69 |
| Jan 2005 | Klaus Timpel | 2,303 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | E69 |
| Feb 2003 | Volker Meier | 2,294 | BL2-Ost 0203 | A35 |
| Feb 2000 | Hans-Joerg Cordes | 2,291 | Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | A30 |
| Jan 1992 | Gerald Gallus | 2,285 | Oberliga Nord O 9192 | A95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,157 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 7 | 2,383 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Krueger's chess games?
211 games by Rainer Krueger, from Apr 2003 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 Rainer Krueger has played.
What does Rainer Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Rainer Krueger opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Krueger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Krueger play as White?
As White, Rainer Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Krueger most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Rainer Krueger's FIDE rating?
Rainer Krueger is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rainer Krueger played?
Our database contains 211 games by Rainer Krueger, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 97 draws, 68 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Krueger?
211 games by Rainer 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.