Prepare against Christoph Renner
IM · DEU · World #3,738 classical · FIDE ID 4600886
Our database contains 876 games by Christoph Renner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Renner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Renner 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 | 2,311 | 2,458 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,364 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 876 | 381 | 184 | 311 | 43.5% |
| As White | 432 | 201 | 92 | 139 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 444 | 180 | 92 | 172 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Renner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Renner's side.
First moves as White (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 293 | 67.8% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 99 | 22.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.9% | 38.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Renner usually continues d3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Renner usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Renner usually continues d3 (71.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Renner usually continues Bf4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Renner usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Renner usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 103 | 52.0% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 65 | 32.8% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 6.6% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 110 | 70.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 18.6% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.0% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Christoph Renner's chess games
All 876 games by Christoph Renner 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: 381 wins, 184 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 97 | 48/18/31 | 49.5% |
| D00 | London System | 38 | 16/5/17 | 42.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 123 | 43/27/53 | 35.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,676 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | A81 |
| Feb 2011 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,599 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | A85 |
| Mar 2005 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,595 | 9th Neckar Open A | D45 |
| Oct 1999 | Konstantin Z Lerner | 2,588 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A81 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktor Gavrikov | 2,580 | Augsburg 9394 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg | 2005 | 33 | 14 | 2,342 |
| ch-GER Internet g/5' | 2004 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,416 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 2,394 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,431 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,403 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,413 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Renner's chess games?
876 games by Christoph Renner, 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 Renner has played.
What does Christoph Renner play on the first move as White?
Across 432 games with White in our database, Christoph Renner opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Renner answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Christoph Renner play as White?
As White, Christoph Renner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 49.5% win rate); London System (38 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (30 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Renner play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Renner most often plays: Dutch Defense (123 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 444 games.
What is Christoph Renner's FIDE rating?
Christoph Renner is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Christoph Renner played?
Our database contains 876 games by Christoph Renner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 381 wins, 184 draws, 311 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Renner?
876 games by Christoph Renner 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.