Prepare against Daniel Christen
CHE · World #5,431 classical · FIDE ID 1304259
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Christen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Christen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Christen 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 | 2,262 | 2,280 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,261 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Christen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Christen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Christen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Christen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Christen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Christen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Daniel Christen's chess games
All 38 games by Daniel Christen 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Sergei Altukhov | 2,347 | Internet Section 17-A | D85 |
| Mar 2003 | Luis Barredo Duran | 2,318 | Internet Section 14-B | E94 |
| Mar 2003 | Alex Dunne | 2,221 | Internet Section 16-A | C41 |
| Mar 2003 | Xavier Lopez Roca | 2,115 | Internet Section 16-A | D37 |
| Mar 2003 | Mircea Marinescu | 2,104 | Internet Section 14-B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,318 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Zuerich Open | 1994 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Marijampole Open | 1996 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 19th Zuerich Open A | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,345 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 2 | 2 | 2,747 |
| Lenk Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Christen's chess games?
38 games by Daniel Christen, 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 Daniel Christen has played.
What does Daniel Christen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel Christen opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Christen answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Christen play as White?
As White, Daniel Christen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Christen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Christen most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Daniel Christen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Christen is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Daniel Christen played?
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Christen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Christen?
38 games by Daniel Christen 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.