Prepare against Tanja Kraus
DEU · World #66,262 classical · FIDE ID 4683684
When preparing against Tanja Kraus, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 27.5% over 51 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Tanja Kraus, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tanja Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tanja 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 | 1,834 | 2,050 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 58 | 75 | 85 | 26.6% |
| As White | 116 | 31 | 36 | 49 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 27 | 39 | 36 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tanja Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tanja Kraus's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 76.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 23.3% | 35.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kraus usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 35.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kraus usually continues e3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Tanja Kraus's chess games
All 218 games by Tanja Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 58 wins, 75 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 51 | 14/19/18 | 27.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Frank Kirsch | 2,178 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | B04 |
| Aug 2003 | Hans-Werner Wachovius | 2,035 | 14th Recklinghausen Open | D02 |
| Jan 2004 | Jevgenija Leveikina | 2,034 | BL2 Gr1 0304 w | C84 |
| Oct 2000 | Guenter Radi | 1,954 | ch-Bochum | B02 |
| Nov 2013 | Florian Stricker | 1,947 | NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bochum | 2000 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,961 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,652 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 1,993 |
| BL 1213 w | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,622 |
| BL2 West 0708 w | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| BL2 West 0809 w | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tanja Kraus's chess games?
218 games by Tanja Kraus, from Jan 2004 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 Tanja Kraus has played.
What does Tanja Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Tanja Kraus opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tanja Kraus answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tanja Kraus play as White?
As White, Tanja Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tanja Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Tanja Kraus most often plays: Alekhine Defense (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Tanja Kraus's FIDE rating?
Tanja Kraus is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Tanja Kraus played?
Our database contains 218 games by Tanja Kraus, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 75 draws, 85 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tanja Kraus?
218 games by Tanja 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.