Prepare against Carsten Pieper-Emden
IM · DEU · World #7,778 classical · FIDE ID 4600487
Our database contains 330 games by Carsten Pieper-Emden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Pieper-Emden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Pieper-Emden 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 | 2,209 | 2,320 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,256 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 68 | 191 | 71 | 20.6% |
| As White | 170 | 43 | 97 | 30 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 25 | 94 | 41 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Pieper-Emden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Pieper-Emden's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 63.5% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 22.9% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 7.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.3% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pieper-Emden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 44.0% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 82.2% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Carsten Pieper-Emden's chess games
All 330 games by Carsten Pieper-Emden 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: 68 wins, 191 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 26 | 8/15/3 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 1/16/3 | 5.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 3/21/7 | 9.7% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1985 | Josef Klinger | 2,495 | ch-NRW U26 | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Bernd Schneider | 2,415 | Oberliga NRW 9697 II | A07 |
| Jan 1991 | Soenke Maus | 2,400 | Bundesliga 1990-91 | A31 |
| Jan 1988 | Mladen Muse | 2,380 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | D14 |
| Jan 1988 | Olaf Mueller | 2,355 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1986 | 26 | 15 | 2,336 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 14 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,406 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 13 | 3 | 2,246 |
| Cansys IM A | 1991 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| DSB Team Oberliga NRW 1985/86 | 1986 | 12 | 6 | 2,245 |
| ch-NRW U26 | 1985 | 11 | 5 | 2,356 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Pieper-Emden's chess games?
330 games by Carsten Pieper-Emden, 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 Pieper-Emden has played.
What does Carsten Pieper-Emden play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Carsten Pieper-Emden opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Pieper-Emden answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carsten Pieper-Emden play as White?
As White, Carsten Pieper-Emden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 5.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Pieper-Emden play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Pieper-Emden most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 9.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Carsten Pieper-Emden's FIDE rating?
Carsten Pieper-Emden is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Carsten Pieper-Emden played?
Our database contains 330 games by Carsten Pieper-Emden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 191 draws, 71 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Pieper-Emden?
330 games by Carsten Pieper-Emden 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.