Prepare against Christian Bachofner
Austria · World #21,127 classical · FIDE ID 1603787
When preparing against Christian Bachofner, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Christian Bachofner, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Christian Bachofner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Bachofner 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 | 2,048 | 2,171 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,052 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 20 | 74 | 59 | 13.1% |
| As White | 82 | 11 | 41 | 30 | 13.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 9 | 33 | 29 | 12.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Bachofner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Bachofner's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 90.2% | 39.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Bachofner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Christian Bachofner's chess games
All 153 games by Christian Bachofner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 74 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 2/12/7 | 9.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Alfred Wallner | 2,266 | chT2O-AUT 0001 | B40 |
| Nov 2008 | Richard Stranz | 2,253 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | B50 |
| Aug 2002 | Wolfgang Schwaninger | 2,252 | ch-AUT | D45 |
| Aug 2003 | Gregor Kleiser | 2,240 | 14th Vienna Open | B86 |
| Nov 2001 | Bruno Steiner | 2,206 | chT2O-AUT 0102 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 17 | 6 | 2,106 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,123 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,190 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Bachofner's chess games?
153 games by Christian Bachofner, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Bachofner has played.
What does Christian Bachofner play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Christian Bachofner opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Bachofner answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Bachofner play as White?
As White, Christian Bachofner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Bachofner play as Black?
As Black, Christian Bachofner most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Christian Bachofner's FIDE rating?
Christian Bachofner is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Christian Bachofner played?
Our database contains 153 games by Christian Bachofner, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 74 draws, 59 losses (13.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Bachofner?
153 games by Christian Bachofner 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.