Prepare against Christoph Kamp
FM · DEU · World #9,511 classical · FIDE ID 4606949
Our database contains 439 games by Christoph Kamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Kamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Kamp 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 | 2,177 | 2,336 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 121 | 210 | 108 | 27.6% |
| As White | 220 | 57 | 115 | 48 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 219 | 64 | 95 | 60 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Kamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Kamp's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 202 | 91.8% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kamp usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kamp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kamp usually continues Nc3 (48.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kamp usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kamp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kamp usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 98.0% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 47.6% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 28.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Christoph Kamp's chess games
All 439 games by Christoph Kamp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 121 wins, 210 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 12/25/9 | 26.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 3/18/3 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Artur Kogan | 2,495 | 12th Wuerzburg Open | A28 |
| Jan 1987 | Josef Klinger | 2,465 | Dortmund Open | A21 |
| Jan 1993 | Hans-Ulrich Gruenberg | 2,460 | BL2-West 9394 | E94 |
| Nov 2008 | Jelmer Jens | 2,375 | BL2-West 0809 | A18 |
| Jan 1994 | Heiner Siepelt | 2,360 | 10th Wuerzburg Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,433 |
| Muenster Elo | 1989 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| Muenster IM | 1990 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| DSB Team Oberliga NRW 1985/86 | 1986 | 11 | 4 | 2,040 |
| BL2-West 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,356 |
| Oberliga NRW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| BL2-West 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,497 |
| 4th Cesenatico Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Kamp's chess games?
439 games by Christoph Kamp, from Apr 2003 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 Kamp has played.
What does Christoph Kamp play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Christoph Kamp opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Kamp answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Christoph Kamp play as White?
As White, Christoph Kamp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (46 games, 26.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Kamp play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Kamp most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Christoph Kamp's FIDE rating?
Christoph Kamp is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christoph Kamp played?
Our database contains 439 games by Christoph Kamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 210 draws, 108 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Kamp?
439 games by Christoph Kamp 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.