Prepare against Christian Beyer
FM · DEU · World #8,996 classical · FIDE ID 4635450
When preparing against Christian Beyer, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Christian Beyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Beyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Beyer 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 | 2,186 | 2,308 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,284 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,262 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 72 | 60 | 89 | 32.6% |
| As White | 111 | 45 | 28 | 38 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 110 | 27 | 32 | 51 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Beyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Beyer's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 72.1% | 57.5% |
| Nc3 | 20 | 18.0% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Beyer usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Beyer usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Beyer usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Beyer usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Beyer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Beyer usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 68.5% | 39.2% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 93.9% | 33.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Christian Beyer's chess games
All 221 games by Christian Beyer 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: 72 wins, 60 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Asaf Givon | 2,463 | Golden Sands Open A | B43 |
| Dec 2019 | Davit Lobzhanidze | 2,422 | BL2-Sued 1920 | B40 |
| Mar 2023 | Mathias Womacka | 2,413 | BL2-Sued 2223 | B97 |
| Jan 2025 | JN Riff | 2,404 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | C97 |
| Jan 2025 | C Mann | 2,391 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuerttemberg Open | 2001 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 10 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| BL2-Sued 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| BL2-Sued 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Beyer's chess games?
221 games by Christian Beyer, 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 Beyer has played.
What does Christian Beyer play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Christian Beyer opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Beyer answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Christian Beyer play as White?
As White, Christian Beyer's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Beyer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Beyer most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Christian Beyer's FIDE rating?
Christian Beyer is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Christian Beyer played?
Our database contains 221 games by Christian Beyer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 60 draws, 89 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Beyer?
221 games by Christian Beyer 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.