Prepare against Christoph Pragua
DEU · World #25,011 classical · FIDE ID 4635914
When preparing against Christoph Pragua, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Christoph Pragua, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Pragua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Pragua 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 | 2,019 | 2,132 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 52 | 78 | 51 | 28.7% |
| As White | 89 | 27 | 41 | 21 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Pragua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Pragua's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 78.7% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pragua usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pragua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pragua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pragua usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Pragua usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Pragua usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Christoph Pragua's chess games
All 181 games by Christoph Pragua in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 52 wins, 78 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jacques Hogenacker | 2,295 | Oberliga NRW 9495 II | C68 |
| Jan 1993 | Rudolf Servaty | 2,290 | Alpenpokal Open | D91 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus2 Beckmann | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9495 II | D56 |
| Jan 1991 | Jochen Terhorst | 2,220 | ch-Cologne 40th | A31 |
| Jan 1993 | Raimund Gross | 2,215 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 I | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,290 |
| ch-Cologne 40th | 1991 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| 30th Alpenpokal Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,111 |
| 29th Alpenpokal Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Pragua's chess games?
181 games by Christoph Pragua, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Pragua has played.
What does Christoph Pragua play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Christoph Pragua opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Pragua answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Christoph Pragua play as White?
As White, Christoph Pragua's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Pragua play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Pragua most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Christoph Pragua's FIDE rating?
Christoph Pragua is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christoph Pragua played?
Our database contains 181 games by Christoph Pragua, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 78 draws, 51 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Pragua?
181 games by Christoph Pragua 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.