Prepare against Christof Brixel
DEU · World #30,803 classical · FIDE ID 16277040
Our database contains 90 games by Christof Brixel, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christof Brixel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christof Brixel 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 | 1,981 | 1,981 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 38 | 16 | 36 | 42.2% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christof Brixel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christof Brixel's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 47.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 22.9% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 18.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Brixel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Brixel usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Brixel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Brixel usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Brixel usually continues b4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Brixel usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Christof Brixel's chess games
All 90 games by Christof Brixel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 38 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,252 | Jersey International | A34 |
| Apr 2022 | Thomas Villiers | 2,219 | London Central Open A | A06 |
| Apr 2022 | Peter D Lalic | 2,163 | London Central Open A | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | U Gohla | 2,097 | 28th OIBM | C36 |
| Dec 2019 | Paul D Dupre | 2,001 | 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Mindsports-C | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Jersey International | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,836 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,574 |
| 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christof Brixel's chess games?
90 games by Christof Brixel, from May 2019 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 Christof Brixel has played.
What does Christof Brixel play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Christof Brixel opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christof Brixel answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...b6 (19% of games).
What openings does Christof Brixel play as White?
As White, Christof Brixel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christof Brixel play as Black?
As Black, Christof Brixel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Christof Brixel's FIDE rating?
Christof Brixel is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christof Brixel played?
Our database contains 90 games by Christof Brixel, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christof Brixel?
90 games by Christof Brixel 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.