Prepare against Christian Westendorp
DEU · World #55,576 classical · FIDE ID 1271857
When preparing against Christian Westendorp, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 122 games by Christian Westendorp, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Westendorp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Westendorp 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 | 1,871 | 1,928 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 45 | 24 | 53 | 36.9% |
| As White | 58 | 22 | 9 | 27 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 15 | 26 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Westendorp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Westendorp's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 86.2% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 12.1% | 64.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Westendorp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 33.3% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 24.2% | 81.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Christian Westendorp's chess games
All 122 games by Christian Westendorp in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Eduard Schwarz | 2,002 | Solingen Karneval Open | E20 |
| Aug 2012 | Reiner Osbild | 1,998 | 23rd Goch Open | E11 |
| Nov 2019 | Max Schmidt | 1,976 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E11 |
| Oct 2023 | Stefan Calvi | 1,957 | Marburg Open A | A70 |
| Oct 2023 | Heinrich Gross | 1,915 | Marburg Open A | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,948 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,510 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,670 |
| 8th Prague Summer Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,679 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,777 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,793 |
| ch-Rheinhausen | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Westendorp's chess games?
122 games by Christian Westendorp, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Westendorp has played.
What does Christian Westendorp play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Christian Westendorp opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Westendorp answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Christian Westendorp play as White?
As White, Christian Westendorp's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Westendorp play as Black?
As Black, Christian Westendorp most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Christian Westendorp's FIDE rating?
Christian Westendorp is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Christian Westendorp played?
Our database contains 122 games by Christian Westendorp, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Westendorp?
122 games by Christian Westendorp 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.