Prepare against Fabian Alexander Czappa
DEU · World #52,415 classical · FIDE ID 16255968
When preparing against Fabian Alexander Czappa, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Fabian Alexander Czappa, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Alexander Czappa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Alexander Czappa 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 | 1,885 | 1,914 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,875 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 96 rated games against 96 different opponents, across 13 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 31 | 23 | 33 | 35.6% | 1,858 | 1,839 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 44.4% | 1,671 | 1,760 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 40 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 40 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1,726 | 1,806 |
| 2025 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1,978 | 1,925 |
| 2024 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 | 2,007 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,818 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,842 | 1,670 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,672 | 1,805 |
| 2018 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,788 | 1,814 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,982 | 1,582 |
Where Fabian Alexander Czappa has played
Germany (8) · Netherlands (5)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Alexander Czappa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Alexander Czappa's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Czappa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Czappa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Czappa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Czappa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Czappa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Fabian Alexander Czappa's chess games
All 34 games by Fabian Alexander Czappa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Horst Pruesse | 2,028 | 28th Erfurt Open B | B23 |
| Nov 2026 | Vincent Doehne | 1,786 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | A05 |
| Nov 2026 | Noah Tscholl | 1,739 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Harald Engel | 1,689 | 11th Pfalz Open B | A01 |
| Nov 2026 | Dorian Georg Simonis | 1,673 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 1,735 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,911 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,761 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,620 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
| 28th Erfurt Open B | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Alexander Czappa's chess games?
34 games by Fabian Alexander Czappa, from May 2018 to Nov 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 Fabian Alexander Czappa has played.
What does Fabian Alexander Czappa play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Fabian Alexander Czappa opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Alexander Czappa answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Fabian Alexander Czappa play as White?
As White, Fabian Alexander Czappa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Alexander Czappa play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Alexander Czappa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Fabian Alexander Czappa's FIDE rating?
Fabian Alexander Czappa is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Fabian Alexander Czappa played?
Our database contains 34 games by Fabian Alexander Czappa, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Alexander Czappa?
34 games by Fabian Alexander Czappa 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.