Prepare against Christian Terraz
CHE · World #23,840 classical · FIDE ID 1301810
Our database contains 191 games by Christian Terraz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Terraz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Terraz 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 | 2,026 | 2,144 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,112 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 55 | 45 | 91 | 28.8% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 21 | 18 | 67 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Terraz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Terraz's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 74.1% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.9% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Terraz usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Terraz usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Terraz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 45.5% score
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Terraz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Terraz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Terraz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 87.2% | 24.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Christian Terraz's chess games
All 191 games by Christian Terraz 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: 55 wins, 45 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Ali Habibi | 2,380 | Geneve Open | A15 |
| Dec 2008 | Arndt Miltner | 2,357 | Oberliga Baden 0809 | C10 |
| Sep 2017 | Fabian Baenziger | 2,341 | chT-SUI | E61 |
| Jul 2014 | Lars Rindlisbacher | 2,332 | 47th Biel MTO Open | A56 |
| Jan 1996 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,310 | chT-SUI | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2017 | 28 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 26 | 11 | 2,094 |
| Geneve Open | 1993 | 13 | 4 | 2,167 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
| Chigorin Memorial | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 14th Basel Hilton Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Terraz's chess games?
191 games by Christian Terraz, 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 Terraz has played.
What does Christian Terraz play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Christian Terraz opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Terraz answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Christian Terraz play as White?
As White, Christian Terraz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Terraz play as Black?
As Black, Christian Terraz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Christian Terraz's FIDE rating?
Christian Terraz is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (May 2011).
How many games has Christian Terraz played?
Our database contains 191 games by Christian Terraz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 45 draws, 91 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Terraz?
191 games by Christian Terraz 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.