Prepare against Christian Doerfler
DEU · World #63,981 classical · FIDE ID 12952257
When preparing against Christian Doerfler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Christian Doerfler, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Doerfler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Doerfler 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 | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Doerfler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Doerfler's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Doerfler usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Doerfler usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Doerfler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Christian Doerfler's chess games
All 31 games by Christian Doerfler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - 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, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Christian Thomas Nuesslein | 1,627 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0304 | B02 |
| May 2004 | Bagrat Ter-Akopyan | 1,619 | 4th ch-Nuremberg Open | B78 |
| May 2004 | Markus Klein | 1,594 | 4th ch-Nuremberg Open | B11 |
| Jun 2003 | Thomas Obernoeder | 1,547 | 3rd ch-Nuremberg Open | A24 |
| Sep 2004 | Herbert Hennemann | 1,516 | 6th Nuremberg Zabo Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| 1st ch-Nuremberg Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,556 |
| 3rd ch-Nuremberg Open | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
| 6th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,836 |
| 4th ch-Nuremberg Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| 5th Nuremberg-ch Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Doerfler's chess games?
31 games by Christian Doerfler, from Sep 2025 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 Doerfler has played.
What does Christian Doerfler play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Christian Doerfler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Doerfler answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Doerfler play as White?
As White, Christian Doerfler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Doerfler play as Black?
As Black, Christian Doerfler most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Christian Doerfler's FIDE rating?
Christian Doerfler is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christian Doerfler played?
Our database contains 31 games by Christian Doerfler, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Doerfler?
31 games by Christian Doerfler 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.