Prepare against Christian Srienz
FM · Austria · World #18,631 classical · FIDE ID 1603175
When preparing against Christian Srienz, expect 1.c4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 5.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 427 games by Christian Srienz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Srienz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Srienz 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 | 2,069 | 2,328 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,259 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 118 | 155 | 154 | 27.6% |
| As White | 219 | 65 | 79 | 75 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 208 | 53 | 76 | 79 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Srienz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Srienz's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 82 | 37.4% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 52 | 23.7% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 21.0% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 16.9% | 39.2% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Srienz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Srienz usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Srienz usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Srienz usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Srienz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Srienz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 36 | 38.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 67.8% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 18.6% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
Christian Srienz's chess games
All 427 games by Christian Srienz 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: 118 wins, 155 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 1/8/11 | 5.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,535 | chT-AUT 0506 | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,503 | chT2O-AUT 1213 | A18 |
| Oct 2011 | Oliver Mihok | 2,445 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | A37 |
| Jul 2004 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,433 | ch-AUT | A11 |
| Aug 2004 | Roland Schweda | 2,420 | ch-AUT | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 40 | 23 | 2,174 |
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 17 | 8 | 2,151 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Vienna Open | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,167 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,368 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Srienz's chess games?
427 games by Christian Srienz, 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 Srienz has played.
What does Christian Srienz play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Christian Srienz opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Srienz answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Christian Srienz play as White?
As White, Christian Srienz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Srienz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Srienz most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 5.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Christian Srienz's FIDE rating?
Christian Srienz is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Christian Srienz played?
Our database contains 427 games by Christian Srienz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 155 draws, 154 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Srienz?
427 games by Christian Srienz 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.