Prepare against Carsten Dittrich
DEU · World #58,487 classical · FIDE ID 24636339
When preparing against Carsten Dittrich, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Carsten Dittrich, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Dittrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Dittrich 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 | 1,863 | 1,977 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 69 | 97 | 64 | 30.0% |
| As White | 120 | 44 | 48 | 28 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 25 | 49 | 36 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Dittrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Dittrich's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 61.7% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 44 | 36.7% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Dittrich usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 38.5% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 18 | 34.6% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 21.2% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 57.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Carsten Dittrich's chess games
All 230 games by Carsten Dittrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 69 wins, 97 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Andy Boehme | 2,086 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | A04 |
| Mar 2005 | Richard Valet | 2,082 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | D01 |
| Oct 2008 | Peter Kuehn | 2,044 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | B30 |
| Apr 2006 | Carsten Herrmann | 2,018 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | B00 |
| Nov 2006 | Anne Higgelke | 2,004 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 0607 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2006 | 36 | 13.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2010 | 34 | 16.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP HT | 1998 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Meister | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,819 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 1,950 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Dittrich's chess games?
230 games by Carsten Dittrich, from Jul 2006 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 Dittrich has played.
What does Carsten Dittrich play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Carsten Dittrich opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Dittrich answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carsten Dittrich play as White?
As White, Carsten Dittrich's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Dittrich play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Dittrich most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Carsten Dittrich's FIDE rating?
Carsten Dittrich is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (May 2010).
How many games has Carsten Dittrich played?
Our database contains 230 games by Carsten Dittrich, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 97 draws, 64 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Dittrich?
230 games by Carsten Dittrich 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.