Prepare against Christian Farwick
DEU · World #60,633 classical · FIDE ID 34624090
When preparing against Christian Farwick, expect 1.Nf3 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Christian Farwick, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Farwick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Farwick 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 | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 36 | 52 | 28 | 31.0% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 28 | 13 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Farwick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Farwick's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 77.2% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 22.8% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Farwick usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Farwick usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Farwick usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Farwick usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Farwick usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Farwick usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 64.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Christian Farwick's chess games
All 116 games by Christian Farwick in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 36 wins, 52 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/11/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Achim2 Mueller | 1,987 | Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | E01 |
| Dec 2016 | Willi Kuhlenbaeumer | 1,928 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | B20 |
| May 2008 | Wolfgang Grund | 1,923 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0708 | B40 |
| Jan 2023 | Torsten Hoge | 1,921 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr2 2223 | D00 |
| Jul 2020 | Karl Heinz Fruehling | 1,901 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,795 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,961 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Farwick's chess games?
116 games by Christian Farwick, from Jun 2024 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 Farwick has played.
What does Christian Farwick play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Christian Farwick opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Farwick answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Christian Farwick play as White?
As White, Christian Farwick's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Farwick play as Black?
As Black, Christian Farwick most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Christian Farwick's FIDE rating?
Christian Farwick is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christian Farwick played?
Our database contains 116 games by Christian Farwick, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 52 draws, 28 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Farwick?
116 games by Christian Farwick 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.