Prepare against Christoph Loeffler
Austria · World #20,478 classical · FIDE ID 1604287
Our database contains 169 games by Christoph Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Loeffler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Loeffler 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 | 2,053 | 2,186 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,120 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,061 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 44 | 58 | 67 | 26.0% |
| As White | 83 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 22 | 28 | 36 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Loeffler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Loeffler's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 92.8% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 83.3% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 61.3% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Christoph Loeffler's chess games
All 169 games by Christoph Loeffler 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: 44 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Milan Novkovic | 2,402 | chT2W-AUT 0506 | B23 |
| Jan 1993 | Heinrich Rolletschek | 2,375 | Werfen Open A | C25 |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Piven | 2,345 | Werfen Open A | A16 |
| Dec 2005 | Klaus Opl | 2,333 | chT2W-AUT 0506 | B02 |
| Oct 2003 | Reinhard Hanel | 2,307 | chT2W-AUT 0304 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,227 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,217 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| Werfen Open A | 1995 | 10 | 2 | 2,119 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-AUT2W 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Loeffler's chess games?
169 games by Christoph Loeffler, 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 Loeffler has played.
What does Christoph Loeffler play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Christoph Loeffler opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Loeffler answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games).
What openings does Christoph Loeffler play as White?
As White, Christoph Loeffler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Loeffler play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Loeffler most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Christoph Loeffler's FIDE rating?
Christoph Loeffler is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Christoph Loeffler played?
Our database contains 169 games by Christoph Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Loeffler?
169 games by Christoph Loeffler 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.