Prepare against Sebastian Kraus
DEU · World #17,413 classical · FIDE ID 24690260
Our database contains 83 games by Sebastian Kraus, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian 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 | 2,081 | 2,096 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 37 | 11 | 35 | 44.6% |
| As White | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 5 | 24 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Kraus's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Kraus's chess games
All 83 games by Sebastian Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Marius Fromm | 2,458 | chT-World Rapid | C02 |
| Nov 2025 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,415 | 28th OIBM | B13 |
| Oct 2023 | Ulrich Weber | 2,349 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D36 |
| Aug 2023 | Mohammadhossein Shamsi | 2,217 | chT-World Rapid | B22 |
| Jul 2021 | Ales Novak | 2,121 | Pardubice Czech Open B 32nd | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 2 | 1,985 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,969 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 7 | 2,123 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Erfurt Open B 29th | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,228 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,520 |
| Nuremberg Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Kraus's chess games?
83 games by Sebastian Kraus, from Mar 2012 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 Sebastian Kraus has played.
What does Sebastian Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Sebastian Kraus opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Kraus answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Kraus play as White?
As White, Sebastian Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Kraus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Sebastian Kraus's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Kraus is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (May 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Kraus played?
Our database contains 83 games by Sebastian Kraus, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Kraus?
83 games by Sebastian 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.