juergen kunze

Profile: Juergen Kunze (aka Kreta2000)

Juergen Kunze, known online by his alias Kreta2000, is a modern-day chess warrior with a rapid rating rollercoaster worthy of a thriller novel. Starting off in 2024 with a modest rapid rating of 217, Juergen quickly proved he’s not your everyday desk jockey. By mid-2025, his peak rapid rating soared to a solid 503—almost a chess grandmaster in the making, or at least a very determined battler on the chessboard.

Playing Style & Strengths

Juergen is the kind of player who enjoys the long haul—his games stretch on, with an average of about 59 moves per win and 61 per loss, showing patience and endurance comparable to a marathon runner who sometimes pauses for an espresso. He embraces endgames more than half the time, proving he loves a strategic fight to the finish.

With a high comeback rate of 58%, he's the embodiment of the “never say die” spirit in chess, often clawing back after losing material. However, Juergen’s occasional early resignations (4.4%) hint that sometimes he knows when to fold ‘em—no wasted time stuck in unwinnable positions!

Opening Repertoire

Kreta2000 shows versatility, dabbling in openings from the tricky Alekhine’s Defense (roughly 47% win rate), to the aggressive Indian Game where he tops almost 65% wins. His favorite tactics involve mixing classic defenses with unexpected twists—perhaps a cheeky nod to both tradition and unpredictability.

Record & Stats

Across rapid games, Juergen has played nearly 525 games with 243 wins, 250 losses, and 32 draws. His win rate shines brightest when playing below his rating category (roughly 85% wins), suggesting he dominates when the odds are in his favor—and struggles quite a bit when challenging higher-rated opponents (13% wins there…eh, Rome wasn’t built in a day!).

Psychology & Timing

Our friend Juergen’s best time to play, surprisingly, is 6 AM. That's right—most chess players hit snooze; Juergen is hitting forks and pins! His tilt factor stands at a modest 8, which could be translated as: not too easily rattled, but occasionally tempted to throw the chessboard out the window.

Recent Highlights & Notorious Battles

One recent triumph included a dazzling checkmate using the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense (C65), where Juergen’s queen delivered the final blow in just 16 moves—talk about a short and sweet victory!

But every hero has their kryptonite: Juergen recently suffered a checkmate loss against the ominously named WaxCentaur, proving that even stalwart gladiators fall on occasion (and sometimes by sneak attacks in the Vienna Game).

Summary

Juergen Kunze, or Kreta2000, is a passionate rapid player who battles fiercely on the 64 squares, armed with a mix of classic knowledge and a dash of mischief. Whether locking horns with seasoned opponents or testing new strategies at the crack of dawn, Juergen embodies the spirit of relentless learning, courageous comebacks, and endless enthusiasm for the royal game.