Prepare against Christian Powalla
DEU · World #64,638 classical · FIDE ID 24658413
When preparing against Christian Powalla, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Christian Powalla, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Powalla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Powalla 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 | 1,840 | 1,888 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 56 | 28 | 73 | 35.4% |
| As White | 81 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 23 | 10 | 44 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Powalla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Powalla's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 98.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Powalla usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Powalla usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Powalla usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Powalla usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Christian Powalla's chess games
All 158 games by Christian Powalla in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 56 wins, 28 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Richard Zahn | 2,090 | 10th Vellmar Open | A02 |
| May 2020 | Seva Bashylin | 2,056 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A46 |
| Jul 2019 | Gerald Pfitzenreuter | 2,049 | 11th Vellmar Open | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Hartmut Hehn | 2,046 | 10th Vellmar Open | C59 |
| May 2021 | Gerhard Reis | 1,969 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,615 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,554 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,788 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,694 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Powalla's chess games?
158 games by Christian Powalla, from Nov 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 Powalla has played.
What does Christian Powalla play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Christian Powalla opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Powalla answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Powalla play as White?
As White, Christian Powalla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Powalla play as Black?
As Black, Christian Powalla most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Christian Powalla's FIDE rating?
Christian Powalla is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Christian Powalla played?
Our database contains 158 games by Christian Powalla, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 28 draws, 73 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Powalla?
158 games by Christian Powalla 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.