Prepare against Christian Gottschalck
DNK · World #79,002 classical · FIDE ID 1428357
When preparing against Christian Gottschalck, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Christian Gottschalck, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Gottschalck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Gottschalck 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 | 1,792 | 1,885 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 37 | 46 | 75 | 23.4% |
| As White | 79 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 14 | 21 | 44 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Gottschalck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Gottschalck's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 87.3% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Gottschalck usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 74.4% | 31.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.9% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Christian Gottschalck's chess games
All 158 games by Christian Gottschalck in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 4/5/15 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Lars Garne Rasmussen | 1,961 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C77 |
| Oct 2015 | Villads Ussing Bojesen | 1,929 | Koge Xtracon Open | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Tommy Christensen | 1,908 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B59 |
| Oct 2021 | Poul Hempler | 1,890 | ch-DEN Basis G7 | B13 |
| Feb 2023 | Verner Christensen | 1,824 | ch-DEN Seniors | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 14.5 | 1,715 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,839 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2019 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-2 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Aalborg Open | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Gottschalck's chess games?
158 games by Christian Gottschalck, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Gottschalck has played.
What does Christian Gottschalck play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Christian Gottschalck opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Gottschalck answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Christian Gottschalck play as White?
As White, Christian Gottschalck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Gottschalck play as Black?
As Black, Christian Gottschalck most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Christian Gottschalck's FIDE rating?
Christian Gottschalck is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Christian Gottschalck played?
Our database contains 158 games by Christian Gottschalck, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Gottschalck?
158 games by Christian Gottschalck 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.