Prepare against Christian Buchholz
DEU · World #79,362 classical · FIDE ID 24650986
When preparing against Christian Buchholz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Christian Buchholz, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Buchholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Buchholz 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Buchholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Buchholz's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Buchholz's chess games
All 33 games by Christian Buchholz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Norbert Wichmann | 1,750 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Thorsten Doehler | 1,748 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr1 2223 | C40 |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Wichert | 1,730 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Michael Stein | 1,716 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | B21 |
| Oct 2017 | Maximilian Bahr | 1,679 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,593 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,720 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse playoff 1-4 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,711 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,202 |
| Muenster Bezirksliga 0607 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Buchholz's chess games?
33 games by Christian Buchholz, from Nov 2014 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 Buchholz has played.
What does Christian Buchholz play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Christian Buchholz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Buchholz answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Christian Buchholz play as White?
As White, Christian Buchholz's most-played openings in our database are: Elephant Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Buchholz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Buchholz most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Christian Buchholz's FIDE rating?
Christian Buchholz is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christian Buchholz played?
Our database contains 33 games by Christian Buchholz, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Buchholz?
33 games by Christian Buchholz 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.