Prepare against Christian Burike
DEU · World #86,926 classical · FIDE ID 4622278
When preparing against Christian Burike, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 72 games by Christian Burike, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Burike's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Burike 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 | 1,768 | 1,800 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 40.3% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Burike's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Burike's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 27.8% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Burike usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Burike usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Burike usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Burike usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Burike usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Burike usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Christian Burike's chess games
All 72 games by Christian Burike in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Dieter Komans | 1,974 | 13th ch-Rheinhausen | A47 |
| Feb 2019 | Torsten Hoge | 1,922 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | D02 |
| Aug 2006 | Dieter Bauer | 1,871 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D05 |
| Jan 2019 | Ulrich Meyer | 1,867 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | C00 |
| Apr 2023 | Georg Woeste | 1,818 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse Playoff 5-8 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,581 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,496 |
| 16th Recklinghausen Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 13th ch-Rheinhausen | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,849 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 11th | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,470 |
| 8th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrK | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 1,778 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Burike's chess games?
72 games by Christian Burike, from Nov 2022 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 Burike has played.
What does Christian Burike play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Christian Burike opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Burike answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Christian Burike play as White?
As White, Christian Burike's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Burike play as Black?
As Black, Christian Burike most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Christian Burike's FIDE rating?
Christian Burike is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Christian Burike played?
Our database contains 72 games by Christian Burike, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Burike?
72 games by Christian Burike 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.