Prepare against Christian Baumhauer
France · World #37,129 classical · FIDE ID 636282
When preparing against Christian Baumhauer, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 68 games by Christian Baumhauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Baumhauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Baumhauer 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 | 1,948 | 2,099 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,876 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 25 | 14 | 29 | 36.8% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Baumhauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Baumhauer's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 29.7% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 24.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Baumhauer usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Baumhauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Baumhauer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Baumhauer usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Baumhauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Christian Baumhauer's chess games
All 68 games by Christian Baumhauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Christopher Debray | 2,328 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux A | E44 |
| Nov 2008 | Adam Stambul | 2,186 | Issy les Moulineaux tt | A10 |
| Nov 2006 | Didier Couche | 2,119 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | D18 |
| Feb 2009 | Daniel Baron | 2,118 | Orsay Open B | C97 |
| Jan 2002 | Thierry Georgelin | 2,110 | 50th Paris Apsap Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| 2nd Evry Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,969 |
| Orsay Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Evry Open | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Ligue | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,666 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2005 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Baumhauer's chess games?
68 games by Christian Baumhauer, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Baumhauer has played.
What does Christian Baumhauer play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Christian Baumhauer opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Baumhauer answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Christian Baumhauer play as White?
As White, Christian Baumhauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Baumhauer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Baumhauer most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Christian Baumhauer's FIDE rating?
Christian Baumhauer is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Christian Baumhauer played?
Our database contains 68 games by Christian Baumhauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Baumhauer?
68 games by Christian Baumhauer 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.