Prepare against Christopher Baumgartner
United States · World #76,347 classical · FIDE ID 2022087
When preparing against Christopher Baumgartner, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Christopher Baumgartner, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Baumgartner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Baumgartner 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 | 1,801 | 1,894 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 23 | 16 | 36 | 30.7% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Baumgartner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Baumgartner's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Baumgartner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baumgartner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Baumgartner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Baumgartner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Baumgartner usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Christopher Baumgartner's chess games
All 75 games by Christopher Baumgartner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Ian Loadman | 2,218 | 48th Canadian Open | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Steve Anderson | 2,176 | Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | A22 |
| Mar 2016 | Anton Darnell | 2,110 | Reykjavik Open | C44 |
| Feb 2012 | Herbert Rodney Vaughn | 1,916 | Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | C00 |
| Jul 2011 | Enzo Pieri | 1,734 | 48th Canadian Open | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Okie Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,880 |
| 1st Stillwater Hanken Winter Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,388 |
| 27th North American Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Baumgartner's chess games?
75 games by Christopher Baumgartner, from Apr 2008 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 Christopher Baumgartner has played.
What does Christopher Baumgartner play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Christopher Baumgartner opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Baumgartner answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christopher Baumgartner play as White?
As White, Christopher Baumgartner's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Baumgartner play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Baumgartner most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Christopher Baumgartner's FIDE rating?
Christopher Baumgartner is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Christopher Baumgartner played?
Our database contains 75 games by Christopher Baumgartner, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Baumgartner?
75 games by Christopher Baumgartner 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.