Prepare against Christian Franz
DEU · World #21,617 classical · FIDE ID 4695836
When preparing against Christian Franz, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Christian Franz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Franz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Franz 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 | 2,044 | 2,124 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Franz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Franz's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 45.8% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Franz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Franz's chess games
All 43 games by Christian Franz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Luis Monty Osswald | 2,142 | ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | B76 |
| Feb 2018 | Lando Korten | 2,078 | NRW Class1 1718 | A48 |
| Mar 2017 | Stephen Kutzner | 2,066 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | D02 |
| Feb 2019 | Reinhard Funke | 2,059 | NRW Class2 1819 | A26 |
| May 2009 | Ekkehard Schnoor | 1,997 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| NRW U25 Open | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,945 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,015 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,775 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Franz's chess games?
43 games by Christian Franz, from Feb 2016 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 Franz has played.
What does Christian Franz play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Christian Franz opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Franz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Franz play as White?
As White, Christian Franz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Franz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Franz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Christian Franz's FIDE rating?
Christian Franz is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (May 2018).
How many games has Christian Franz played?
Our database contains 43 games by Christian Franz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Franz?
43 games by Christian Franz 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.