Prepare against Christopher Schwarhofer
IM · Austria · World #5,237 classical · FIDE ID 1613952
When preparing against Christopher Schwarhofer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Christopher Schwarhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Schwarhofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Schwarhofer 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 | 2,267 | 2,403 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,320 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,369 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 189 | 137 | 148 | 39.9% |
| As White | 232 | 101 | 68 | 63 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 242 | 88 | 69 | 85 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Schwarhofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Schwarhofer's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 99.6% | 58.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schwarhofer usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schwarhofer usually continues f4 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schwarhofer usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.e3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schwarhofer usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 75.8% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.8% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.1% | 51.6% |
| f5 | 14 | 16.3% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.7% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Christopher Schwarhofer's chess games
All 474 games by Christopher Schwarhofer 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: 189 wins, 137 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,597 | ch-Vienna State | C11 |
| Jan 2015 | Jan Krejci | 2,533 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | B51 |
| Oct 2016 | Andreas Diermair | 2,478 | Steyr Landesliga 1617 | A80 |
| Apr 2017 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,475 | chT-AUT 1617 | B94 |
| Apr 2018 | Peter Lizak | 2,474 | chT2O-AUT 1718 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 33 | 17 | 2,278 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2024 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,349 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 19 | 9 | 2,209 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2005 | 17 | 9 | 2,006 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 17 | 9 | 2,210 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2001 | 13 | 9 | – |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2007 | 13 | 11 | 2,353 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Schwarhofer's chess games?
474 games by Christopher Schwarhofer, 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 Christopher Schwarhofer has played.
What does Christopher Schwarhofer play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Christopher Schwarhofer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Schwarhofer answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Christopher Schwarhofer play as White?
As White, Christopher Schwarhofer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Schwarhofer play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Schwarhofer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Christopher Schwarhofer's FIDE rating?
Christopher Schwarhofer is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Christopher Schwarhofer played?
Our database contains 474 games by Christopher Schwarhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 137 draws, 148 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Schwarhofer?
474 games by Christopher Schwarhofer 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.