Prepare against Christoph Rottenwoerer
DEU · World #82,458 classical · FIDE ID 12926566
When preparing against Christoph Rottenwoerer, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 90 games by Christoph Rottenwoerer, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Rottenwoerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Rottenwoerer 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 | 1,782 | 1,858 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,628 | 1,751 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 35 | 14 | 41 | 38.9% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Rottenwoerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Rottenwoerer's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 43.2% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 25.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 25.0% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Rottenwoerer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Christoph Rottenwoerer's chess games
All 90 games by Christoph Rottenwoerer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 35 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Zamir Alexis Narvaez Melo | 2,177 | ch-COL U20 | B99 |
| Feb 2012 | Hugo Esteban Martinez Baquero | 1,938 | ch-COL U20 | D64 |
| Apr 2011 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,926 | 14th Madrid Villaverde Open | B07 |
| Jun 2011 | Carlos Garcia Sanz | 1,917 | 15th Madrid Villaverde Open | B34 |
| Feb 2017 | Jose Sotoca Aguado | 1,911 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2017 | 22 | 10 | 1,725 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,685 |
| 18th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,727 |
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,593 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| 20th Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Rottenwoerer's chess games?
90 games by Christoph Rottenwoerer, from Jan 2011 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 Rottenwoerer has played.
What does Christoph Rottenwoerer play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Christoph Rottenwoerer opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Rottenwoerer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Christoph Rottenwoerer play as White?
As White, Christoph Rottenwoerer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Rottenwoerer play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Rottenwoerer most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Christoph Rottenwoerer's FIDE rating?
Christoph Rottenwoerer is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,628 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Christoph Rottenwoerer played?
Our database contains 90 games by Christoph Rottenwoerer, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Rottenwoerer?
90 games by Christoph Rottenwoerer 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.