Prepare against Christian Gheng
DEU · World #40,992 classical · FIDE ID 24660345
When preparing against Christian Gheng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Christian Gheng, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Gheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Gheng 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 | 1,931 | 1,949 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,902 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 60 | 26 | 83 | 35.5% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 14 | 37 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 12 | 46 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Gheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Gheng's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gheng usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 79.7% | 37.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Christian Gheng's chess games
All 169 games by Christian Gheng in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 60 wins, 26 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Andras Meszaros | 2,256 | 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | B34 |
| Aug 2019 | Gergely Nemeth | 2,170 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | C08 |
| Oct 2019 | Josef Gabriel | 2,089 | 14th Deizisau Autumn Open | B06 |
| Jun 2008 | Aron Moritz | 1,984 | ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | B71 |
| Oct 2014 | Laszlo Nagy | 1,966 | 13th Forchheim Open B | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 46 | 19 | 1,551 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 1,308 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,444 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,774 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2005 | 9 | 0 | 803 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,828 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U14 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Gheng's chess games?
169 games by Christian Gheng, from Jul 2009 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 Gheng has played.
What does Christian Gheng play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Christian Gheng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Gheng answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Christian Gheng play as White?
As White, Christian Gheng's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Gheng play as Black?
As Black, Christian Gheng most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Christian Gheng's FIDE rating?
Christian Gheng is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Christian Gheng played?
Our database contains 169 games by Christian Gheng, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 83 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Gheng?
169 games by Christian Gheng 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.