Prepare against Yvon Kries
Luxembourg · World #87,945 classical · FIDE ID 4001958
When preparing against Yvon Kries, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 45 games by Yvon Kries, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yvon Kries's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvon Kries 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 | 1,765 | 1,793 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,828 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 13.3% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvon Kries's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvon Kries's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 31.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kries usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kries usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kries usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kries usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kries usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kries usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Yvon Kries's chess games
All 45 games by Yvon Kries in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Janek Tammisto | 1,912 | 30th ch-NATO | A50 |
| Jan 2000 | Martine Risch | 1,845 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | D02 |
| Mar 2000 | Delija Ramdedovic | 1,818 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | A36 |
| Sep 2023 | Tonnie Van den Heuvel | 1,802 | ch-NATO 33rd | B00 |
| Sep 2023 | Herb Langer | 1,751 | ch-NATO 33rd | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,791 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,595 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,815 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,648 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,453 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 2 | 2 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvon Kries's chess games?
45 games by Yvon Kries, from Jul 2011 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 Yvon Kries has played.
What does Yvon Kries play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Yvon Kries opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvon Kries answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games).
What openings does Yvon Kries play as White?
As White, Yvon Kries's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvon Kries play as Black?
As Black, Yvon Kries most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Yvon Kries's FIDE rating?
Yvon Kries is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yvon Kries played?
Our database contains 45 games by Yvon Kries, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvon Kries?
45 games by Yvon Kries 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.