Prepare against Carsten Freese
DEU · World #78,189 classical · FIDE ID 16274547
When preparing against Carsten Freese, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Carsten Freese, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Freese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Freese 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 | 1,795 | 1,824 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Freese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Freese's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 29.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Freese usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Freese usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Freese usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Freese usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Freese usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Carsten Freese's chess games
All 34 games by Carsten Freese in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Duncan Walker | 2,300 | Edinburgh Open | A51 |
| Jan 1989 | Helen Milligan | 2,035 | Edinburgh Open | A45 |
| May 2026 | Berkin Sekerci | 1,876 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Felix Sommerfeld | 1,544 | Krefeld Open | B08 |
| Aug 2023 | Stefan Marks | 1,202 | Krefeld Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,093 |
| 27th Porz Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 1,885 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596a | 1996 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Freese's chess games?
34 games by Carsten Freese, from Feb 2020 to Aug 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 Freese has played.
What does Carsten Freese play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Carsten Freese opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Freese answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Carsten Freese play as White?
As White, Carsten Freese's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Freese play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Freese most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Carsten Freese's FIDE rating?
Carsten Freese is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Carsten Freese played?
Our database contains 34 games by Carsten Freese, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Freese?
34 games by Carsten Freese 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.