Prepare against Carl Haessler
United States · World #36,799 classical · FIDE ID 2003341
When preparing against Carl Haessler, expect 1.e4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Carl Haessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Haessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Haessler 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 | 1,950 | 2,273 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,133 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 106 | 37 | 115 | 41.1% |
| As White | 132 | 57 | 20 | 55 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 49 | 17 | 60 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Haessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Haessler's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 29.5% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 23.5% | 45.2% |
| b3 | 28 | 21.2% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 9.1% | 45.8% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Haessler usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Haessler usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Haessler usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Haessler usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Haessler usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Haessler usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 40.0% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 27.7% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 15.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.2% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 40.5% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.9% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Carl Haessler's chess games
All 258 games by Carl Haessler 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: 106 wins, 37 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,489 | San Francisco Masters Open | A14 |
| Aug 2014 | Alonso Zapata | 2,481 | 115th US Open | A49 |
| Jan 1989 | Rudy Blumenfeld | 2,365 | ch-New York Marshall CC | B40 |
| Mar 1999 | Paul Mac Intyre | 2,351 | ch-Eastern Class B 8th | C41 |
| Mar 2000 | Charles Van Buskirk | 2,335 | San Francisco Masters Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oregon | 2020 | 80 | 42 | 2,124 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,177 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,103 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,518 |
| 102nd US Open | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Haessler's chess games?
258 games by Carl Haessler, 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 Carl Haessler has played.
What does Carl Haessler play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Carl Haessler opens with 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Haessler answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Carl Haessler play as White?
As White, Carl Haessler's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Haessler play as Black?
As Black, Carl Haessler most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Carl Haessler's FIDE rating?
Carl Haessler is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carl Haessler played?
Our database contains 258 games by Carl Haessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 37 draws, 115 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Haessler?
258 games by Carl Haessler 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.