Prepare against Carsten Doering
DEU · World #34,648 classical · FIDE ID 24621048
When preparing against Carsten Doering, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 103 games by Carsten Doering, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Doering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Doering 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 | 1,961 | 2,151 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,053 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 27 | 38 | 38 | 26.2% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Doering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Doering's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Doering usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Doering usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Doering usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Doering usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Carsten Doering's chess games
All 103 games by Carsten Doering in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 38 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Andre Kienitz | 2,235 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | D32 |
| Mar 2023 | Patrick Lick | 2,216 | Werther Schloss Open 26th | D09 |
| Nov 2004 | Sergey Anatolyevich Tkachuk | 2,118 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | E81 |
| Oct 2005 | Frank Koch | 2,098 | 16th Goch Open | B26 |
| Oct 1999 | Juergen Richter | 2,078 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9900 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Doering's chess games?
103 games by Carsten Doering, from May 2013 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 Carsten Doering has played.
What does Carsten Doering play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Carsten Doering opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Doering answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Carsten Doering play as White?
As White, Carsten Doering's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Doering play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Doering most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Carsten Doering's FIDE rating?
Carsten Doering is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Carsten Doering played?
Our database contains 103 games by Carsten Doering, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 38 draws, 38 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Doering?
103 games by Carsten Doering 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.