Prepare against Volker Kropp
DEU · World #34,377 classical · FIDE ID 4647858
Our database contains 205 games by Volker Kropp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Kropp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Kropp 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 | 1,962 | 2,140 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 56 | 97 | 52 | 27.3% |
| As White | 90 | 24 | 49 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 115 | 32 | 48 | 35 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Kropp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Kropp's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 77.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.9% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.8% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kropp usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Kropp usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kropp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Kropp usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 74.5% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Volker Kropp's chess games
All 205 games by Volker Kropp 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: 56 wins, 97 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Colle System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Armin Wolf | 2,319 | Augsburg Afro Open | B30 |
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Wiemer | 2,300 | St Ingbert Open | B33 |
| Jan 1990 | Wolfram Hartmann | 2,285 | chA-RH | C16 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Breuer | 2,280 | St Ingbert Open | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Rolf Huss | 2,255 | 14th Berliner Sommer | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-RH | 1993 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-RLPF | 1986 | 11 | 1 | 1,903 |
| ch-RH | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| 24th Budapest Spring Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,878 |
| 16th Wiesbaden Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,255 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Kropp's chess games?
205 games by Volker Kropp, 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 Kropp has played.
What does Volker Kropp play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Volker Kropp opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Kropp answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Volker Kropp play as White?
As White, Volker Kropp's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Kropp play as Black?
As Black, Volker Kropp most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Volker Kropp's FIDE rating?
Volker Kropp is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Volker Kropp played?
Our database contains 205 games by Volker Kropp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 97 draws, 52 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Kropp?
205 games by Volker Kropp 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.