Prepare against Carsten Hecht
FM · DEU · World #5,569 classical · FIDE ID 24693928
Our database contains 303 games by Carsten Hecht, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Hecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Hecht 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 | 2,259 | 2,323 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,318 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,233 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 99 | 115 | 89 | 32.7% |
| As White | 150 | 54 | 55 | 41 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 153 | 45 | 60 | 48 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Hecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Hecht's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 94.7% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hecht usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hecht usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hecht usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hecht usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hecht usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hecht usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 70.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 17.2% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Carsten Hecht's chess games
All 303 games by Carsten Hecht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 99 wins, 115 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Johannes Carow | 2,439 | 10th Pfalz Open | B33 |
| Jan 2017 | Vincent Keymer | 2,428 | 29th Staufer Open | D80 |
| Jan 2019 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,351 | NRW Class1 1819 | A13 |
| Oct 2013 | Gerard Welling | 2,336 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C16 |
| Apr 2015 | Marc Erwich | 2,323 | NRW Class1 1415 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2009 | 14 | 9 | 1,438 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,265 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,506 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A1 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,184 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A2 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Hecht's chess games?
303 games by Carsten Hecht, from Jul 2009 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 Hecht has played.
What does Carsten Hecht play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Carsten Hecht opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Hecht answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carsten Hecht play as White?
As White, Carsten Hecht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Hecht play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Hecht most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Carsten Hecht's FIDE rating?
Carsten Hecht is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Carsten Hecht played?
Our database contains 303 games by Carsten Hecht, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 115 draws, 89 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Hecht?
303 games by Carsten Hecht 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.