Prepare against Thomas Krueger
DEU · World #115,152 classical · FIDE ID 4627970
When preparing against Thomas Krueger, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Krueger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Krueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 1,687 | 1,823 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,695 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 18.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Krueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Krueger's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Krueger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Thomas Krueger's chess games
All 38 games by Thomas Krueger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Ladislav Molnar | 1,779 | 10th Plzen Open | B01 |
| Feb 2009 | Hans-Juergen Rehbein | 1,708 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | E91 |
| Mar 2018 | David Wrzecionko | 1,537 | 18th Liberec Open | D05 |
| Oct 2016 | Adam Josef Ret | 1,458 | 7th Hradec Kralove Open | D05 |
| Oct 2017 | Martin Macha | 1,444 | 8th Hradec Kralove Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| Prague Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,659 |
| 18th Liberec Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,598 |
| 8th Hradec Kralove Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,468 |
| 7th Hradec Kralove Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
| 3rd Novy Bor Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,276 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,426 |
| 10th Plzen Open | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Krueger's chess games?
38 games by Thomas Krueger, from Apr 2008 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 Thomas Krueger has played.
What does Thomas Krueger play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Thomas Krueger opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Krueger answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Krueger play as White?
As White, Thomas Krueger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Krueger play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Krueger most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Thomas Krueger's FIDE rating?
Thomas Krueger is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Thomas Krueger played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Krueger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Krueger?
38 games by Thomas 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.