Prepare against Andreas Tennstedt
DEU · World #21,159 classical · FIDE ID 4618378
When preparing against Andreas Tennstedt, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Andreas Tennstedt, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Tennstedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Tennstedt 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 | 2,049 | 2,222 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 52 | 85 | 68 | 25.4% |
| As White | 109 | 27 | 44 | 38 | 24.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 25 | 41 | 30 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Tennstedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Tennstedt's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 73.4% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 20.2% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tennstedt usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 77.4% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 58.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Andreas Tennstedt's chess games
All 205 games by Andreas Tennstedt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 85 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Peter Hesse | 2,370 | BL2-Ost 9495 | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,270 | Groningen Open | D11 |
| Jan 1995 | Steffen Weitzer | 2,250 | BL2-Ost 9596 | B36 |
| Mar 2005 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,245 | 21st Bad Woerishofen Open | D11 |
| Jan 1993 | Christoph Lex | 2,245 | Hessenliga 9394 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 2,470 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Ost B 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,243 |
| BL2-Ost 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| BL2-Ost 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 2,091 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
Interactive opening tree from all 205 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Tennstedt's chess games?
205 games by Andreas Tennstedt, from Apr 2003 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 Andreas Tennstedt has played.
What does Andreas Tennstedt play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Andreas Tennstedt opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Tennstedt answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Andreas Tennstedt play as White?
As White, Andreas Tennstedt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Tennstedt play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Tennstedt most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Andreas Tennstedt's FIDE rating?
Andreas Tennstedt is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Andreas Tennstedt played?
Our database contains 205 games by Andreas Tennstedt, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 85 draws, 68 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Tennstedt?
205 games by Andreas Tennstedt 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.