Prepare against Christian Goldschmidt
DEU · World #9,456 classical · FIDE ID 4619951
When preparing against Christian Goldschmidt, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Christian Goldschmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christian Goldschmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Goldschmidt 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 | 2,179 | 2,273 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,226 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,195 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 115 | 98 | 90 | 38.0% |
| As White | 146 | 60 | 46 | 40 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 157 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Goldschmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Goldschmidt's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 93.8% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goldschmidt usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Goldschmidt usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Goldschmidt usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Goldschmidt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Goldschmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 49.4% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 36 | 46.8% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 57.8% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 31.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Christian Goldschmidt's chess games
All 303 games by Christian Goldschmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 115 wins, 98 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 12/10/15 | 32.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Mykola Korchynskyi | 2,329 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | C07 |
| Jan 1995 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,280 | BL2-West 9495 | B10 |
| Dec 2021 | Hannes Ewert | 2,274 | Bremen Silvester Open | C51 |
| Jan 1997 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,255 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | B10 |
| Mar 2010 | Stefan Schlange | 2,252 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 2006 | 23 | 14 | 1,994 |
| ch-Dortmund | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 1,980 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,355 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Goldschmidt's chess games?
303 games by Christian Goldschmidt, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Goldschmidt has played.
What does Christian Goldschmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Christian Goldschmidt opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Goldschmidt answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christian Goldschmidt play as White?
As White, Christian Goldschmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Goldschmidt play as Black?
As Black, Christian Goldschmidt most often plays: Pirc Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Christian Goldschmidt's FIDE rating?
Christian Goldschmidt is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Christian Goldschmidt played?
Our database contains 303 games by Christian Goldschmidt, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 98 draws, 90 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Goldschmidt?
303 games by Christian Goldschmidt 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.