Prepare against Christian Bauer
GM · France · World #295 classical · FIDE ID 603767
When preparing against Christian Bauer, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 28.4% over 67 games.
Our database contains 2,548 games by Christian Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christian Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Bauer 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 | 2,552 | 2,682 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,587 | 2,684 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,600 | 2,732 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,548 | 1,280 | 870 | 398 | 50.2% |
| As White | 1,281 | 729 | 418 | 134 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 1,267 | 551 | 452 | 264 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Bauer's side.
First moves as White (1,281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 570 | 44.5% | 72.5% |
| d4 | 351 | 27.4% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 135 | 10.5% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 128 | 10.0% | 70.7% |
| b3 | 37 | 2.9% | 78.4% |
| b4 | 22 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bauer usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (77.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bauer usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (88.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 24.8% | 69.6% |
| e6 | 101 | 17.9% | 60.9% |
| Nc6 | 98 | 17.3% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 69 | 12.2% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 9.0% | 68.6% |
| c6 | 31 | 5.5% | 54.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (506 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 34.2% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 104 | 20.6% | 54.8% |
| a6 | 55 | 10.9% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 50 | 9.9% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 47 | 9.3% | 58.5% |
| f5 | 26 | 5.1% | 59.6% |
Christian Bauer's chess games
All 2,548 games by Christian Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,280 wins, 870 draws, 398 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 150 | 93/40/17 | 62.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 98 | 56/32/10 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 61 | 38/18/5 | 62.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 28/15/5 | 58.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 48 | 19/23/6 | 39.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 21/16/7 | 47.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 25/11/7 | 58.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 37 | 23/12/2 | 62.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 34 | 21/9/4 | 61.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 21/7/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 88 | 44/23/21 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 82 | 43/21/18 | 52.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 82 | 44/19/19 | 53.7% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 75 | 30/31/14 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 67 | 19/32/16 | 28.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 54 | 20/24/10 | 37.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 52 | 27/15/10 | 51.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 50 | 28/11/11 | 56.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 34/8/5 | 72.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 17/19/6 | 40.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Veselin Topalov | 2,757 | Zabala Memorial Open | B27 |
| Oct 2018 | Peter Svidler | 2,756 | 34th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Nov 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,730 | 18th chT-EU | A34 |
| May 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,716 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A09 |
| Aug 2012 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,714 | ch-FRA 87th | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 159 | 113.5 | 2,641 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 82 | 47.5 | 2,623 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2007 | 36 | 23 | 2,626 |
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 33 | 18 | 2,592 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,476 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,597 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | 2023 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,639 |
| ch-FRA blitz | 2011 | 22 | 15 | 2,624 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Laurent Fressinet (37 games) · Romain Edouard (21 games) · Etienne Bacrot (19 games) · Andrei Sokolov (19 games) · Hicham Hamdouchi (16 games) · Matthieu Cornette (15 games) · Sebastien Maze (14 games) · Pavel V. Tregubov (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Bauer's chess games?
2,548 games by Christian Bauer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Bauer has played.
What does Christian Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 1,281 games with White in our database, Christian Bauer opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Bauer answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...a6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christian Bauer play as White?
As White, Christian Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (150 games, 62.0% win rate); Indian Defense (98 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (61 games, 62.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Bauer most often plays: Indian Defense (88 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (82 games, 52.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (82 games, 53.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,267 games.
What is Christian Bauer's FIDE rating?
Christian Bauer is currently rated 2,552 in classical chess, 2,587 in rapid and 2,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,682 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Christian Bauer played?
Our database contains 2,548 games by Christian Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,280 wins, 870 draws, 398 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Bauer?
2,548 games by Christian Bauer 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.