Prepare against Carsten Byrn
DNK · World #64,808 classical · FIDE ID 1406345
When preparing against Carsten Byrn, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Carsten Byrn, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Byrn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Byrn 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 | 1,839 | 2,200 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 39 | 34 | 69 | 27.5% |
| As White | 72 | 21 | 18 | 33 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 16 | 36 | 25.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2024): 140 rated games against 139 different opponents, across 22 events in 3 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 | 140 | 39 | 37 | 64 | 27.9% | 1,990 | 1,903 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 57 | 5 | 9 | 43 | 8.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 76 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 38.2% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 3 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,805 | 1,885 |
| 2023 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1,812 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2,029 | 1,829 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,946 | 1,786 |
| 2019 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1,791 | 1,724 |
| 2018 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,728 | 1,808 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2,089 | 1,855 |
| 2015 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2,068 | 1,968 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2,125 | 1,980 |
| 2013 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2,067 | 1,982 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,914 | 1,914 |
| 2010 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2,069 | 2,111 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,143 | 1,743 |
Where Carsten Byrn has played
England (16) · Spain (5) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Byrn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Byrn's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 80.6% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 18.1% | 30.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Byrn usually continues c4 (35.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Byrn usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Byrn usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 30.8% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Byrn usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Byrn usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Byrn usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Carsten Byrn's chess games
All 142 games by Carsten Byrn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Nikolaj Palm | 2,255 | 20th Politiken Cup | B45 |
| Jul 1999 | Li Li | 2,244 | Biel MTO Open | A52 |
| Jul 1998 | Thomas Spiess | 2,230 | 20th Politiken Cup | D43 |
| Jan 2013 | Ivan Elishev | 2,185 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | A42 |
| Jul 1999 | Steen Brustrup Petersen | 2,166 | 21st Politiken Cup | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,265 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,848 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,910 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,278 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,756 |
| Roskilde Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
Interactive opening tree from all 142 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Byrn's chess games?
142 games by Carsten Byrn, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Carsten Byrn has played.
What does Carsten Byrn play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Carsten Byrn opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Byrn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carsten Byrn play as White?
As White, Carsten Byrn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Byrn play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Byrn most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Carsten Byrn's FIDE rating?
Carsten Byrn is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Carsten Byrn played?
Our database contains 142 games by Carsten Byrn, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 69 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Byrn?
142 games by Carsten Byrn 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.