Prepare against Christian Raimann
DEU · World #71,006 classical · FIDE ID 533032084
When preparing against Christian Raimann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (67%).
Our database contains 58 games by Christian Raimann, covering Apr 2026 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Raimann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Raimann 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 | 1,818 | 1,818 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,524 | 1,524 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Raimann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Raimann's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Raimann usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Raimann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Raimann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 90.5% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Christian Raimann's chess games
All 58 games by Christian Raimann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2026 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aurimas Milasevicius | 1,600 | German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group F | A56 |
| Apr 2006 | Katharina Wild | 1,426 | ch-Niedersachsen U14 | B22 |
| Apr 2004 | Arthur Nikolas | 892 | ch-Niedersachsen U12 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2003 | 27 | 17 | 1,067 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,027 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 842 |
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,279 |
| German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group F | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Raimann's chess games?
58 games by Christian Raimann, from Apr 2026 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 Raimann has played.
What does Christian Raimann play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Christian Raimann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Raimann answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Christian Raimann play as White?
As White, Christian Raimann's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Raimann play as Black?
As Black, Christian Raimann most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Christian Raimann's FIDE rating?
Christian Raimann is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess and 1,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christian Raimann played?
Our database contains 58 games by Christian Raimann, covering Apr 2026 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Raimann?
58 games by Christian Raimann 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.