Prepare against Christoph Goetz
Austria · World #38,917 classical · FIDE ID 1656414
Our database contains 37 games by Christoph Goetz, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Goetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Goetz 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 | 1,940 | 1,992 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,007 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,048 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Goetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Goetz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Goetz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Goetz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Goetz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Goetz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Christoph Goetz's chess games
All 37 games by Christoph Goetz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Christian Kratochwill | 1,717 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Eduard Mittelbach | 1,667 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Michael Lammer | 1,499 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | B06 |
| Jun 2008 | Florian Gerhold | 1,388 | ch-AUT U08/10 | C50 |
| Jun 2008 | Jose Estomo | 1,316 | ch-AUT U08/10 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| chT-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 2,031 |
| ch-AUT U08/10 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,353 |
| ch-AUT U08 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,178 |
| chT2O-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,410 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,302 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Goetz's chess games?
37 games by Christoph Goetz, from Jan 2016 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 Christoph Goetz has played.
What does Christoph Goetz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Christoph Goetz opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Goetz answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Christoph Goetz play as White?
As White, Christoph Goetz's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Goetz play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Goetz most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Christoph Goetz's FIDE rating?
Christoph Goetz is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Christoph Goetz played?
Our database contains 37 games by Christoph Goetz, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Goetz?
37 games by Christoph Goetz 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.