Prepare against Christian C. Strachan
DNK · World #61,221 classical · FIDE ID 1417215
When preparing against Christian C. Strachan, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Christian C. Strachan, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian C. Strachan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian C. Strachan 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 | 1,851 | 1,964 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 44 | 40 | 67 | 29.1% |
| As White | 77 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 18 | 17 | 39 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian C. Strachan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian C. Strachan's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 81.8% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 18.2% | 32.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Strachan usually continues c3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Strachan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Strachan usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Strachan usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Strachan usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Strachan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 82.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
Christian C. Strachan's chess games
All 151 games by Christian C. Strachan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 44 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/4/14 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Per Settergren Sorensen | 2,087 | 37th Politiken Cup | C54 |
| Apr 2026 | Christian Ringsmose | 1,886 | Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | A21 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Kokholm | 1,886 | Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | D02 |
| May 2016 | Allan Juul Stage | 1,878 | ch-Bronshoj B | B00 |
| Apr 2004 | Erik Olsgaard Hansen | 1,846 | ch-DEN B5 Gr1 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 18.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-Bronshoj B | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,757 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Bagsvard GSF 75 Years-B | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,608 |
| ch-DEN G7 Gr-1 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian C. Strachan's chess games?
151 games by Christian C. Strachan, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 C. Strachan has played.
What does Christian C. Strachan play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Christian C. Strachan opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian C. Strachan answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Christian C. Strachan play as White?
As White, Christian C. Strachan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian C. Strachan play as Black?
As Black, Christian C. Strachan most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Christian C. Strachan's FIDE rating?
Christian C. Strachan is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Christian C. Strachan played?
Our database contains 151 games by Christian C. Strachan, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian C. Strachan?
151 games by Christian C. Strachan 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.