Prepare against Wolfgang Kraft
DEU · World #20,454 classical · FIDE ID 24646717
When preparing against Wolfgang Kraft, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 139 games by Wolfgang Kraft, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kraft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang 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 | 2,054 | 2,134 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,134 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,180 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 39 | 63 | 37 | 28.1% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 38 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kraft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kraft's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kraft usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kraft usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kraft usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Wolfgang Kraft's chess games
All 139 games by Wolfgang Kraft in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Dieter Meinzer | 2,220 | Hessenliga 0708 | B50 |
| Dec 2008 | Herbert Kargoll | 2,195 | Hessenliga 0809 | C01 |
| Mar 2001 | Wolfgang Heimrath | 2,175 | Landesliga Nord 0001 | B52 |
| Jan 1999 | Hermann Lodes | 2,145 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | B70 |
| Feb 2008 | Milislav Panic | 2,143 | Hessenliga 0708 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,190 |
| Regionalliga NW 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Hessenliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| Landesliga Nord 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kraft's chess games?
139 games by Wolfgang Kraft, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Wolfgang Kraft has played.
What does Wolfgang Kraft play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kraft opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kraft answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kraft play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kraft's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kraft play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kraft most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Wolfgang Kraft's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kraft is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Kraft played?
Our database contains 139 games by Wolfgang Kraft, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kraft?
139 games by Wolfgang 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.