Prepare against Christian Voelker
DEU · World #10,852 classical · FIDE ID 12953849
When preparing against Christian Voelker, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 133 games by Christian Voelker, covering May 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Christian Voelker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Voelker 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 | 2,158 | 2,275 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,227 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 27 | 72 | 34 | 20.3% |
| As White | 66 | 18 | 33 | 15 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 9 | 39 | 19 | 13.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Voelker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Voelker's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 66.7% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 31.8% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Voelker usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Voelker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Voelker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Voelker's chess games
All 133 games by Christian Voelker in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Nov 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: 27 wins, 72 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,205 | NRW Class2 1718 | B31 |
| May 2010 | Daniel Werner | 2,124 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | B99 |
| Nov 2017 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,123 | NRW Class2 1718 | E61 |
| Apr 2013 | Christian Scho | 2,093 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | B41 |
| Nov 2009 | Jan Eric Chilla | 2,085 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Voelker's chess games?
133 games by Christian Voelker, from May 2016 to Nov 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 Voelker has played.
What does Christian Voelker play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Christian Voelker opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Voelker answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Christian Voelker play as White?
As White, Christian Voelker's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Voelker play as Black?
As Black, Christian Voelker most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Christian Voelker's FIDE rating?
Christian Voelker is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (May 2018).
How many games has Christian Voelker played?
Our database contains 133 games by Christian Voelker, covering May 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 72 draws, 34 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Voelker?
133 games by Christian Voelker 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.