Prepare against Christian Scharf
DEU · World #35,427 classical · FIDE ID 16266110
When preparing against Christian Scharf, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 96 games by Christian Scharf, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Scharf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Scharf 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 | 1,957 | 1,962 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 37 | 19 | 40 | 38.5% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Scharf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Scharf's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Scharf usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Scharf usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Scharf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 60.7% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
Christian Scharf's chess games
All 96 games by Christian Scharf in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 37 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Wilfried Woll | 2,032 | Oberliga Nord O 2122 | C01 |
| Jun 2021 | Rainer Roehl | 2,016 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Werner Jung | 2,009 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | B80 |
| May 2024 | Yaroslav Demchenko | 1,995 | ch-GER U18 | B80 |
| Mar 2024 | Stephan Buss | 1,981 | ch-Mecklenburg VP A | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,029 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,068 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,927 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,309 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP A | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Scharf's chess games?
96 games by Christian Scharf, from Jun 2018 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 Scharf has played.
What does Christian Scharf play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Christian Scharf opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Scharf answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Christian Scharf play as White?
As White, Christian Scharf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Scharf play as Black?
As Black, Christian Scharf most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Christian Scharf's FIDE rating?
Christian Scharf is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (May 2026).
How many games has Christian Scharf played?
Our database contains 96 games by Christian Scharf, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Scharf?
96 games by Christian Scharf 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.