Prepare against Christian Clemens
FM · DEU · World #12,020 classical · FIDE ID 4600673
Our database contains 472 games by Christian Clemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Clemens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Clemens 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 | 2,141 | 2,331 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,239 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,158 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 169 | 195 | 108 | 35.8% |
| As White | 253 | 109 | 95 | 49 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 219 | 60 | 100 | 59 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Clemens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Clemens's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 229 | 90.5% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.3% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 91% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Bg2 (66.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Bg2 (58.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Clemens usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Clemens usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 54.3% | 40.2% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 34.0% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.6% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 76 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Christian Clemens's chess games
All 472 games by Christian Clemens 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: 169 wins, 195 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 127 | 54/47/26 | 42.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 54 | 24/19/11 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 98 | 29/46/23 | 29.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 44 | 8/19/17 | 18.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 11/15/6 | 34.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,520 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | B20 |
| Apr 1980 | Ludek Pachman | 2,510 | Favorite-Hammonia Heinicke 75 Years | A04 |
| Jan 1977 | William R Hartston | 2,475 | Favorite Hamburg | D77 |
| Feb 2007 | Jacob Murey | 2,472 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | A85 |
| Dec 2008 | Sven Joachim | 2,464 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,463 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 15 | 7 | 2,263 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,120 |
| Favorite-Hammonia Heinicke 75 Years | 1980 | 13 | 8 | 2,510 |
| ch-GER 57 (FRG-15) | 1976 | 11 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 19th Wch Seniors | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,291 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Clemens's chess games?
472 games by Christian Clemens, 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 Clemens has played.
What does Christian Clemens play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Christian Clemens opens with 1.g3 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Clemens answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Clemens play as White?
As White, Christian Clemens's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (127 games, 42.5% win rate); Réti Opening (54 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Clemens play as Black?
As Black, Christian Clemens most often plays: Dutch Defense (98 games, 29.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (44 games, 18.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Christian Clemens's FIDE rating?
Christian Clemens is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Christian Clemens played?
Our database contains 472 games by Christian Clemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 195 draws, 108 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Clemens?
472 games by Christian Clemens 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.