Prepare against Volker Kraft
FM · DEU · World #2,052 classical · FIDE ID 4606221
Our database contains 361 games by Volker Kraft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Kraft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Kraft 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 | 2,380 | 2,404 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,404 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 136 | 154 | 71 | 37.7% |
| As White | 186 | 81 | 70 | 35 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 55 | 84 | 36 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Kraft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Kraft's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 94.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.8% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kraft usually continues c3 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kraft usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kraft usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kraft usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kraft usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kraft usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 59.2% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 38.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 61.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.2% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 6 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Volker Kraft's chess games
All 361 games by Volker Kraft 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: 136 wins, 154 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 15/15/7 | 40.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,498 | 4th Pyramiden Franken Cup | C02 |
| Feb 2019 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,458 | Landesliga Nord 1819 | A14 |
| Feb 2003 | Anselm Wagner | 2,396 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | B39 |
| Feb 2003 | Frerik Janz | 2,382 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | C02 |
| Jan 2001 | Sandor Kustar | 2,380 | Landesliga Nord 0001 | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1995 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-Bayern 58th | 1987 | 13 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 60th chA-Bayern | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,090 |
| ch-Bayern A 59th | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| Landesliga Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,342 |
| Landesliga Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Kraft's chess games?
361 games by Volker Kraft, 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 Volker Kraft has played.
What does Volker Kraft play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Volker Kraft opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Kraft answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Volker Kraft play as White?
As White, Volker Kraft's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 40.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Kraft play as Black?
As Black, Volker Kraft most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Volker Kraft's FIDE rating?
Volker Kraft is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Volker Kraft played?
Our database contains 361 games by Volker Kraft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 154 draws, 71 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Kraft?
361 games by Volker Kraft 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.