Prepare against Christine Giebel
DEU · World #63,563 classical · FIDE ID 12926418
When preparing against Christine Giebel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Christine Giebel, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christine Giebel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christine Giebel 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 | 1,843 | 1,878 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,861 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,882 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 27 | 45 | 27.3% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christine Giebel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christine Giebel's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 38.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Giebel usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Giebel usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Giebel usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 22.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Christine Giebel's chess games
All 99 games by Christine Giebel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Martina Beltz | 1,966 | BL2 Ost 1718 w | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Elke Zimmer | 1,917 | Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - WOMEN | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Constanze Wulf | 1,865 | Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - WOMEN | B50 |
| Oct 2018 | Sabine Schiffer | 1,860 | BL2 Ost 1819 w | A51 |
| Oct 2017 | Maria Schott | 1,830 | BL2 Ost 1718 w | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,616 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - WOMEN | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| BL 2122 w | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,954 |
| BL2 Ost 1718 w | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| BL2 Ost 1819 w | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| BL2 NO 9394 w | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| BL2 Ost 0102 w | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,511 |
| BL 2324 w | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christine Giebel's chess games?
99 games by Christine Giebel, from Dec 2012 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 Christine Giebel has played.
What does Christine Giebel play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Christine Giebel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christine Giebel answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Christine Giebel play as White?
As White, Christine Giebel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christine Giebel play as Black?
As Black, Christine Giebel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Christine Giebel's FIDE rating?
Christine Giebel is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (May 2024).
How many games has Christine Giebel played?
Our database contains 99 games by Christine Giebel, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christine Giebel?
99 games by Christine Giebel 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.