Prepare against Christoph Soppa
DEU · World #37,075 classical · FIDE ID 24639931
Our database contains 51 games by Christoph Soppa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Soppa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Soppa 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 | 1,949 | 1,958 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 19.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Soppa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Soppa's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 39.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Soppa usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Soppa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Soppa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Soppa usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Soppa usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Christoph Soppa's chess games
All 51 games by Christoph Soppa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Josef Barnickel | 2,023 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | E32 |
| May 2016 | Ramat Faqiry | 2,013 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | A80 |
| Jun 2015 | Stephan Gutacker | 1,925 | 18th Rhein Main Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2005 | Ulrike Storkebaum | 1,895 | 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E61 |
| Aug 2014 | Wolfgang Kunkel | 1,738 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| Hungen Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Soppa's chess games?
51 games by Christoph Soppa, from Jul 2007 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 Soppa has played.
What does Christoph Soppa play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Christoph Soppa opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Soppa answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Christoph Soppa play as White?
As White, Christoph Soppa's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Soppa play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Soppa most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Christoph Soppa's FIDE rating?
Christoph Soppa is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Christoph Soppa played?
Our database contains 51 games by Christoph Soppa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Soppa?
51 games by Christoph Soppa 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.