Prepare against Thomas Krutsch
DEU · World #138,133 classical · FIDE ID 4623096
When preparing against Thomas Krutsch, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Thomas Krutsch, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Krutsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Krutsch 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 | 1,625 | 1,656 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,667 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,653 | 1,653 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 19.2% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Krutsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Krutsch's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krutsch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Krutsch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Krutsch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Thomas Krutsch's chess games
All 52 games by Thomas Krutsch 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Michaela Bergmann | 1,697 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | E13 |
| Aug 2008 | Laura Schirrmeister | 823 | 12th Friedrichroda Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,704 |
| 10th Friedrichroda Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Muehlhaeusen Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| Muehlhausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,756 |
| 12th Friedrichroda Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 11th Friedrichroda Open | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,722 |
| Thueringer Wald Schach-Cup 14th | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,565 |
| 20th Liberec Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Krutsch's chess games?
52 games by Thomas Krutsch, 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 Krutsch has played.
What does Thomas Krutsch play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Thomas Krutsch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Krutsch answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Krutsch play as White?
As White, Thomas Krutsch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Krutsch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Krutsch most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Thomas Krutsch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Krutsch is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,653 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,656 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Thomas Krutsch played?
Our database contains 52 games by Thomas Krutsch, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Krutsch?
52 games by Thomas Krutsch 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.