Prepare against Christoph Serrer
FM · DEU · World #5,558 classical · FIDE ID 4604970
When preparing against Christoph Serrer, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 501 games by Christoph Serrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Serrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Serrer 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 | 2,259 | 2,286 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,268 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,267 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 145 | 214 | 142 | 28.9% |
| As White | 256 | 81 | 113 | 62 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 245 | 64 | 101 | 80 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Serrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Serrer's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 173 | 67.6% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 49 | 19.1% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (49.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Serrer usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Serrer usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Serrer usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 30 | 24.6% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 12.3% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 53.8% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 26.9% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 19.2% | 43.3% |
Christoph Serrer's chess games
All 501 games by Christoph Serrer 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: 145 wins, 214 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 53 | 20/23/10 | 37.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 10/19/7 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 66 | 16/32/18 | 24.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 3/14/8 | 12.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1988 | Gilles Andruet | 2,450 | Groningen Casino Open | D45 |
| Mar 2021 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,425 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Mar 2020 | Mladen Muse | 2,389 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | E67 |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Reich | 2,375 | Bundesliga 1992-93 | D34 |
| Mar 1999 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,374 | Budapest FS03 IM | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-NRW | 1992 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 14 | 2,056 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 17 | 9 | 2,464 |
| ch-GER | 1991 | 15 | 2 | 2,140 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,143 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1999 | 13 | 5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Serrer's chess games?
501 games by Christoph Serrer, 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 Serrer has played.
What does Christoph Serrer play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Christoph Serrer opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Serrer answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Christoph Serrer play as White?
As White, Christoph Serrer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (53 games, 37.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Serrer play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Serrer most often plays: Modern Defense (66 games, 24.2% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Christoph Serrer's FIDE rating?
Christoph Serrer is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Christoph Serrer played?
Our database contains 501 games by Christoph Serrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 214 draws, 142 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Serrer?
501 games by Christoph Serrer 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.