Prepare against Valeriy Krenz
DEU · World #8,388 classical · FIDE ID 24632279
Our database contains 187 games by Valeriy Krenz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Krenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Krenz 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 | 2,198 | 2,287 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,252 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 77 | 61 | 49 | 41.2% |
| As White | 95 | 45 | 28 | 22 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Krenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Krenz's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 97.9% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Krenz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 62.5% | 36.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 96.6% | 66.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Valeriy Krenz's chess games
All 187 games by Valeriy Krenz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 77 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,548 | Hessenliga 1516 | A45 |
| Nov 2013 | Attila Czebe | 2,467 | Hessenliga 1314 | A41 |
| Jan 2008 | Gerd Euler | 2,379 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B13 |
| Dec 2008 | Horst Alber | 2,357 | Hessenliga 0809 | E76 |
| Mar 2016 | Holger Nothnagel | 2,314 | Hessenliga 1516 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,392 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 2,111 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-Hessen 65th | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Krenz's chess games?
187 games by Valeriy Krenz, from Jul 2005 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 Valeriy Krenz has played.
What does Valeriy Krenz play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Valeriy Krenz opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Krenz answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Krenz play as White?
As White, Valeriy Krenz's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Krenz play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Krenz most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Valeriy Krenz's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Krenz is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Valeriy Krenz played?
Our database contains 187 games by Valeriy Krenz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Krenz?
187 games by Valeriy Krenz 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.