Prepare against Carsten Collini
DEU · World #13,377 classical · FIDE ID 4691253
When preparing against Carsten Collini, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Carsten Collini, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Collini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Collini 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 | 2,125 | 2,208 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 60 | 46 | 42 | 40.5% |
| As White | 76 | 34 | 24 | 18 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Collini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Collini's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 85.5% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Collini usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Collini usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Collini usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Collini usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Collini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 92.1% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
Carsten Collini's chess games
All 148 games by Carsten Collini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 60 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Mike Stolz | 2,339 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | C54 |
| Mar 2002 | Thomas Gempe | 2,237 | 9th Leipzig VfB Open | C41 |
| Mar 2003 | Horst Broberg | 2,149 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | C84 |
| Mar 2015 | Christian Klaus | 2,115 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | A24 |
| Mar 2007 | Stefan Goettert | 2,113 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,027 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Collini's chess games?
148 games by Carsten Collini, from Jul 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 Carsten Collini has played.
What does Carsten Collini play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Carsten Collini opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Collini answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Carsten Collini play as White?
As White, Carsten Collini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Collini play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Collini most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Carsten Collini's FIDE rating?
Carsten Collini is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Carsten Collini played?
Our database contains 148 games by Carsten Collini, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Collini?
148 games by Carsten Collini 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.