Prepare against Carsten Fehmer
DEU · World #18,325 classical · FIDE ID 4627490
When preparing against Carsten Fehmer, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Carsten Fehmer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Fehmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Fehmer 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 | 2,072 | 2,184 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,079 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,082 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 42 | 65 | 64 | 24.6% |
| As White | 83 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 16 | 33 | 39 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Fehmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Fehmer's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 60.2% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 39.8% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Fehmer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 70.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 73.5% | 32.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Carsten Fehmer's chess games
All 171 games by Carsten Fehmer 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: 42 wins, 65 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A89 | Rat Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Axel Scheffner | 2,306 | NRW Class2 0809 | A11 |
| Apr 2011 | Christopher Graw | 2,257 | Oberhausen Open | A41 |
| Apr 2005 | Reinhard Haves | 2,254 | NRW Class2 0405 | A89 |
| Nov 2004 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,250 | NRW Class2 0405 | A89 |
| Apr 2006 | Marcus Schmuecker | 2,245 | 11th Oberhausen Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 2,047 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,179 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| NRW Class1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,336 |
| Porz Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,575 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,012 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Fehmer's chess games?
171 games by Carsten Fehmer, 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 Fehmer has played.
What does Carsten Fehmer play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Carsten Fehmer opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Fehmer answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Carsten Fehmer play as White?
As White, Carsten Fehmer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Fehmer play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Fehmer most often plays: Philidor (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Rat Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Carsten Fehmer's FIDE rating?
Carsten Fehmer is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carsten Fehmer played?
Our database contains 171 games by Carsten Fehmer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 65 draws, 64 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Fehmer?
171 games by Carsten Fehmer 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.