Prepare against Christian Geiling
DEU · World #10,781 classical · FIDE ID 4665104
When preparing against Christian Geiling, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Christian Geiling, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Christian Geiling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Geiling 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 | 2,159 | 2,216 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,174 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 53 | 43 | 37 | 39.8% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Geiling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Geiling's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 59.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 14.9% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 14.9% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.4% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Geiling usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Geiling usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Geiling usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Geiling usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Geiling usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Geiling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 66.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Christian Geiling's chess games
All 133 games by Christian Geiling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 53 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Gunter Spiess | 2,405 | 6th Leipzig VfB Open | E20 |
| Jun 2022 | Martin Cerveny | 2,400 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | D15 |
| Aug 2002 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,376 | 8th Baunatal Open | B40 |
| Aug 2002 | Boris Khanukov | 2,354 | 8th Baunatal Open | B06 |
| Apr 2011 | Michael Dreyer | 2,235 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,295 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,385 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 6th Leipzig VfB Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Geiling's chess games?
133 games by Christian Geiling, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Geiling has played.
What does Christian Geiling play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Christian Geiling opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Geiling answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Christian Geiling play as White?
As White, Christian Geiling's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Geiling play as Black?
As Black, Christian Geiling most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Christian Geiling's FIDE rating?
Christian Geiling is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Christian Geiling played?
Our database contains 133 games by Christian Geiling, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Geiling?
133 games by Christian Geiling 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.