Prepare against Wolfgang Kreuscher
France · World #36,302 classical · FIDE ID 619795
Our database contains 130 games by Wolfgang Kreuscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Kreuscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Kreuscher 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 | 1,952 | 2,083 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,998 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,997 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 41 | 31 | 58 | 31.5% |
| As White | 71 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Kreuscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Kreuscher's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 77.5% | 43.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kreuscher usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 40.6% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
Wolfgang Kreuscher's chess games
All 130 games by Wolfgang Kreuscher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,549 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz | A87 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaap Vogel | 2,300 | ch-Saarland Gr-D | D32 |
| Mar 2002 | Anton Negele | 2,177 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | E11 |
| Apr 2003 | Alain Sermier | 2,157 | chT-FRA Gp-B | B13 |
| Mar 2004 | Thomas Jung | 2,148 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland MB | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,027 |
| ch-Saarland MB1 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1987 | 8 | 3 | – |
| ch-Saarland MV | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Saarland Gr-D | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| 6th Saarlouis Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Kreuscher's chess games?
130 games by Wolfgang Kreuscher, from Apr 2003 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 Kreuscher has played.
What does Wolfgang Kreuscher play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Kreuscher opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Kreuscher answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Kreuscher play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Kreuscher's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Kreuscher play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Kreuscher most often plays: Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Wolfgang Kreuscher's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Kreuscher is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Kreuscher played?
Our database contains 130 games by Wolfgang Kreuscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Kreuscher?
130 games by Wolfgang Kreuscher 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.