Prepare against Christian Issler
CHE · World #57,921 classical · FIDE ID 1306456
Our database contains 42 games by Christian Issler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Issler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Issler 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 | 1,863 | 2,137 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,078 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 9.5% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Issler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Issler's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Issler usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Issler usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Issler usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Issler usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Issler usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Issler usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Christian Issler's chess games
All 42 games by Christian Issler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 4 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1972 | Jon Torfason | 2,315 | 19th WchT Students final B | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birseck | 1971 | 13 | 2.5 | – |
| 17th WchT Students Final | 1970 | 6 | 3 | – |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,941 |
| 19th WchT Students final B | 1972 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,365 |
| 19th WchT Students Group1 | 1972 | 3 | 0 | 2,110 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| 35th Zuerich Open A | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 34th Zuerich Open A | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Issler's chess games?
42 games by Christian Issler, from Apr 2003 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 Issler has played.
What does Christian Issler play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Christian Issler opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Issler answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Issler play as White?
As White, Christian Issler's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Issler play as Black?
As Black, Christian Issler most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Christian Issler's FIDE rating?
Christian Issler is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Christian Issler played?
Our database contains 42 games by Christian Issler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (9.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Issler?
42 games by Christian Issler 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.