Prepare against Christian Praxmarer
Austria · World #36,786 classical · FIDE ID 1605771
When preparing against Christian Praxmarer, expect 1.f4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 15.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Christian Praxmarer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Praxmarer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Praxmarer 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 | 1,950 | 2,135 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,988 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,988 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 22 | 31 | 69 | 18.0% |
| As White | 61 | 13 | 14 | 34 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Praxmarer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Praxmarer's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 34 | 55.7% | 27.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 36.1% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 56% of White games, 27.9% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Praxmarer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 77.4% | 27.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 22.6% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Christian Praxmarer's chess games
All 122 games by Christian Praxmarer 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: 22 wins, 31 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 32 | 5/8/19 | 15.6% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Eva Moser | 2,360 | 10th Donau Open | A84 |
| Dec 2003 | Werner Posch | 2,226 | 12th Donau Open | E33 |
| Oct 2016 | Christian Hengl | 2,226 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | A03 |
| Jan 2014 | Fabian Matt | 2,222 | chT2W-AUT 1314 | A03 |
| Apr 2023 | Benjamin Ruecker | 2,189 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,924 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,967 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,959 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 27th St Veit Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Praxmarer's chess games?
122 games by Christian Praxmarer, 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 Praxmarer has played.
What does Christian Praxmarer play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Christian Praxmarer opens with 1.f4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Praxmarer answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Christian Praxmarer play as White?
As White, Christian Praxmarer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Praxmarer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Praxmarer most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Christian Praxmarer's FIDE rating?
Christian Praxmarer is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Christian Praxmarer played?
Our database contains 122 games by Christian Praxmarer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 31 draws, 69 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Praxmarer?
122 games by Christian Praxmarer 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.