Prepare against Valentin Kron
IM · Russia · World #3,472 classical · FIDE ID 4103319
Our database contains 209 games by Valentin Kron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Kron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Kron 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 | 2,320 | 2,441 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,440 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,423 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 93 | 68 | 48 | 44.5% |
| As White | 112 | 52 | 36 | 24 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 41 | 32 | 24 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Kron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Kron's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 48.2% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 31 | 27.7% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 25 | 22.3% | 58.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kron usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Kron usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kron usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kron usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Kron usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kron usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 50.0% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 18.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 69.4% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Valentin Kron's chess games
All 209 games by Valentin Kron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 68 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,505 | Moscow-A | D50 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Belikov | 2,500 | Moscow-A | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Ratmir Kholmov | 2,495 | Moscow-A | A25 |
| May 2009 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,492 | ch-Sibiria Region | B15 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor A Zaitsev | 2,460 | Moscow-A | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 2002 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,356 |
| Angarsk Golden Autumn | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| URS-sf | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Ulan-Ude Sangha | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,383 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,351 |
| ch-Buryatia | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Kron's chess games?
209 games by Valentin Kron, from Apr 2003 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 Valentin Kron has played.
What does Valentin Kron play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Valentin Kron opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Kron answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valentin Kron play as White?
As White, Valentin Kron's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Kron play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Kron most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Valentin Kron's FIDE rating?
Valentin Kron is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Valentin Kron played?
Our database contains 209 games by Valentin Kron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 68 draws, 48 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Kron?
209 games by Valentin Kron 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.