Prepare against Carsten Hein
CM · DEU · World #18,232 classical · FIDE ID 4656687
Our database contains 166 games by Carsten Hein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Hein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Hein 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 | 2,073 | 2,229 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,109 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 61 | 47 | 58 | 36.7% |
| As White | 91 | 39 | 21 | 31 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Hein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Hein's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 37.4% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 29 | 31.9% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 18.7% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.0% | 85.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Hein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Hein usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 74.4% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Carsten Hein's chess games
All 166 games by Carsten Hein 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: 61 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Georg Kachibadze | 2,340 | 7th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B65 |
| Nov 2016 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,340 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | B40 |
| Jan 2016 | Boris Dimitrijeski | 2,327 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | A09 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael1 Mueller | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | D36 |
| Nov 2015 | Ralf Schoene | 2,291 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR U18 | 1981 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,173 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Hein's chess games?
166 games by Carsten Hein, 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 Hein has played.
What does Carsten Hein play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Carsten Hein opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Hein answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carsten Hein play as White?
As White, Carsten Hein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Hein play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Hein most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Carsten Hein's FIDE rating?
Carsten Hein is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Carsten Hein played?
Our database contains 166 games by Carsten Hein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Hein?
166 games by Carsten Hein 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.