Prepare against Christian Kratochwil
FM · DEU · World #7,521 classical · FIDE ID 4602765
Our database contains 273 games by Christian Kratochwil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Kratochwil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Kratochwil 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 | 2,214 | 2,319 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,281 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 97 | 96 | 80 | 35.5% |
| As White | 136 | 58 | 46 | 32 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 137 | 39 | 50 | 48 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Kratochwil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Kratochwil's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 98 | 72.1% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 16.9% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues Nc3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Kratochwil usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 81.0% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 90.6% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Christian Kratochwil's chess games
All 273 games by Christian Kratochwil 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: 97 wins, 96 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 16/10/4 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Igor Belov | 2,430 | 11th Cappelle Open | A48 |
| Jan 1987 | Vladimir I Alterman | 2,350 | Baden-Baden Open | A18 |
| Jan 1995 | Zdenek Ramik | 2,345 | Brno Open A | A41 |
| Apr 1999 | Kai Wesseln | 2,345 | Bundesliga 1998-99 | A39 |
| Jan 2000 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,336 | 6th Bodensee-Cup | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,428 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,443 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 11 | 6 | – |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,154 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Brno B | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,468 |
| Brno Open A | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| BL2-Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Kratochwil's chess games?
273 games by Christian Kratochwil, 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 Kratochwil has played.
What does Christian Kratochwil play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Christian Kratochwil opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Kratochwil answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Christian Kratochwil play as White?
As White, Christian Kratochwil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (30 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Kratochwil play as Black?
As Black, Christian Kratochwil most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Christian Kratochwil's FIDE rating?
Christian Kratochwil is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christian Kratochwil played?
Our database contains 273 games by Christian Kratochwil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 96 draws, 80 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Kratochwil?
273 games by Christian Kratochwil 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.