Prepare against Andreas Carstens
FM · DEU · World #14,659 classical · FIDE ID 4600770
Our database contains 288 games by Andreas Carstens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Carstens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Carstens 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 | 2,109 | 2,265 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,271 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,217 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 93 | 114 | 81 | 32.3% |
| As White | 145 | 48 | 59 | 38 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 143 | 45 | 55 | 43 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Carstens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Carstens's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 97.2% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Carstens usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Carstens usually continues d4 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Carstens usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Carstens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Carstens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 89.1% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Andreas Carstens's chess games
All 288 games by Andreas Carstens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 114 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Tomas Kraus | 2,471 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | B57 |
| Jan 1992 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,415 | Eger | C06 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,370 | Krumbach Open | B33 |
| Oct 2003 | Robert Fiala | 2,331 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | B72 |
| Jan 1990 | Georg Danner | 2,330 | Bern Open | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,440 |
| BL2-Sued 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Carstens's chess games?
288 games by Andreas Carstens, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Andreas Carstens has played.
What does Andreas Carstens play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Andreas Carstens opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Carstens answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andreas Carstens play as White?
As White, Andreas Carstens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Carstens play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Carstens most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Andreas Carstens's FIDE rating?
Andreas Carstens is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Andreas Carstens played?
Our database contains 288 games by Andreas Carstens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 114 draws, 81 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Carstens?
288 games by Andreas Carstens 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.