Prepare against Christian Starc
Austria · World #14,263 classical · FIDE ID 1601733
Our database contains 137 games by Christian Starc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Starc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Starc 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 | 2,113 | 2,176 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,145 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,115 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 42 | 26 | 69 | 30.7% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 17 | 31 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 9 | 38 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Starc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Starc's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 65.8% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.3% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Starc usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Starc usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Starc usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Starc usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Starc usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Starc usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 70.8% | 29.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Christian Starc's chess games
All 137 games by Christian Starc 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Srdjan Sale | 2,425 | 14th Pula Open | A43 |
| Jan 1995 | Michal Konopka | 2,395 | 15th Jacques Lemans Open | E69 |
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,345 | 3rd Casino Open | D02 |
| Dec 1997 | Paul Meyer | 2,245 | chT2S-AUT 9798 | E42 |
| Jan 1993 | Helmut Kummer | 2,245 | 1st Casino Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1996 | 17 | 8 | 2,206 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 17th Jacques Lemans Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,304 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 20th Bled Open | 1999 | 8 | 1 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Starc's chess games?
137 games by Christian Starc, 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 Starc has played.
What does Christian Starc play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Christian Starc opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Starc answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Starc play as White?
As White, Christian Starc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Starc play as Black?
As Black, Christian Starc most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Christian Starc's FIDE rating?
Christian Starc is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Christian Starc played?
Our database contains 137 games by Christian Starc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 69 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Starc?
137 games by Christian Starc 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.