Prepare against Carsten Dumjahn
DEU · World #21,750 classical · FIDE ID 4656270
Our database contains 169 games by Carsten Dumjahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Dumjahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Dumjahn 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 | 2,043 | 2,148 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 74 | 39 | 56 | 43.8% |
| As White | 85 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 36 | 15 | 33 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Dumjahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Dumjahn's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 55.3% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 27.1% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 12.9% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dumjahn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 44.4% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 58.6% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Carsten Dumjahn's chess games
All 169 games by Carsten Dumjahn 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: 74 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,301 | ch-Hamburg MA | D00 |
| May 2016 | Bjoern Bente | 2,253 | ch-Hamburg | C29 |
| Jan 1997 | Markus2 Fischer | 2,215 | 5th Passau Open | A26 |
| May 2010 | Gerd Putzbach | 2,170 | ch-Hamburg MA | A54 |
| Oct 1999 | Stefan Tietzen | 2,163 | 5th Wichern Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2018 | 45 | 21 | 2,076 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2014 | 28 | 20 | 2,067 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,325 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,082 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Hamburg | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Hamburg League qual | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Dumjahn's chess games?
169 games by Carsten Dumjahn, 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 Carsten Dumjahn has played.
What does Carsten Dumjahn play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Carsten Dumjahn opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Dumjahn answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Carsten Dumjahn play as White?
As White, Carsten Dumjahn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Dumjahn play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Dumjahn most often plays: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Carsten Dumjahn's FIDE rating?
Carsten Dumjahn is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (May 2013).
How many games has Carsten Dumjahn played?
Our database contains 169 games by Carsten Dumjahn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Dumjahn?
169 games by Carsten Dumjahn 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.