Prepare against Christian Syre
FM · DEU · World #11,531 classical · FIDE ID 4611993
Our database contains 559 games by Christian Syre, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Syre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Syre 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 | 2,147 | 2,292 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,182 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,185 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 240 | 147 | 172 | 42.9% |
| As White | 276 | 125 | 76 | 75 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 283 | 115 | 71 | 97 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Syre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Syre's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 65.9% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 20.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 9.1% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Syre usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Syre usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Syre usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Syre usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Syre usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Syre usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 55 | 45.1% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 29 | 23.8% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 4.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 45 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 40.0% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 15.2% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Christian Syre's chess games
All 559 games by Christian Syre 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: 240 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 53 | 20/19/14 | 37.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 91 | 36/23/32 | 39.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 20/1/4 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1984 | Guenther Moehring | 2,395 | Berlin East AdW 01 | A49 |
| Nov 2008 | Marta Michna | 2,395 | BL2-Nord 0809 | A42 |
| Aug 1977 | Friedrich Baumbach | 2,395 | ch-DDR 27 Semifinal C | E96 |
| Nov 2009 | Joerg Seils | 2,376 | Oberliga Nord O 0910 | C46 |
| Aug 2006 | Marco Thinius | 2,369 | Dresden ZMD Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR24 Final | 1975 | 19 | 7 | – |
| ch-DDR23 Final | 1974 | 19 | 5 | – |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,177 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,951 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,824 |
| Zinnowitz International DSV-09 U20 | 1972 | 10 | 4 | – |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Syre's chess games?
559 games by Christian Syre, 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 Christian Syre has played.
What does Christian Syre play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Christian Syre opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Syre answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Christian Syre play as White?
As White, Christian Syre's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Syre play as Black?
As Black, Christian Syre most often plays: Modern Defense (91 games, 39.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Christian Syre's FIDE rating?
Christian Syre is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Christian Syre played?
Our database contains 559 games by Christian Syre, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Syre?
559 games by Christian Syre 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.