Prepare against Christian Boettcher
DEU · World #11,181 classical · FIDE ID 4697324
When preparing against Christian Boettcher, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Christian Boettcher, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Boettcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Boettcher 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 | 2,152 | 2,217 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,231 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 54 | 49 | 46 | 36.2% |
| As White | 77 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Boettcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Boettcher's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 93.5% | 59.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.2% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Boettcher usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 63.9% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 36.1% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 70.8% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Christian Boettcher's chess games
All 149 games by Christian Boettcher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 54 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,402 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | A41 |
| Jan 2020 | Nikolas Nuesken | 2,325 | Oberliga Nord W 1920 | A80 |
| Oct 2007 | Matthias Bach | 2,276 | Bad Harzburg Open | A82 |
| Mar 2009 | Joachim List | 2,235 | BL2-Nord 0809 | B17 |
| Nov 2022 | Maria Efimenko | 2,225 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,129 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,177 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 8th Baunatal Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 9th Nordhausen Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Boettcher's chess games?
149 games by Christian Boettcher, from Jul 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 Boettcher has played.
What does Christian Boettcher play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Christian Boettcher opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Boettcher answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...f6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Boettcher play as White?
As White, Christian Boettcher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Boettcher play as Black?
As Black, Christian Boettcher most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Christian Boettcher's FIDE rating?
Christian Boettcher is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Christian Boettcher played?
Our database contains 149 games by Christian Boettcher, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Boettcher?
149 games by Christian Boettcher 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.