Prepare against Carsten Schirrmacher
DEU · World #14,175 classical · FIDE ID 24610445
When preparing against Carsten Schirrmacher, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 151 games by Carsten Schirrmacher, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Schirrmacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Schirrmacher 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 72 | 31 | 48 | 47.7% |
| As White | 77 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 74 | 33 | 11 | 30 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Schirrmacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Schirrmacher's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 50.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 37 | 48.1% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schirrmacher usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 83.7% | 51.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Carsten Schirrmacher's chess games
All 151 games by Carsten Schirrmacher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Nov 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: 72 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Emil Schmidek | 2,188 | Berlin CupT Final | C65 |
| Mar 2020 | Kai Junge | 2,184 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A08 |
| Aug 2006 | Boris Rozow | 2,167 | 5th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A43 |
| Jun 2011 | Joerg Klein | 2,145 | Daehne Cup final | A14 |
| Apr 2011 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,099 | ch-Berlin | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,030 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,070 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| ch-Berlin | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Schirrmacher's chess games?
151 games by Carsten Schirrmacher, from Oct 2004 to Nov 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 Schirrmacher has played.
What does Carsten Schirrmacher play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Carsten Schirrmacher opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Schirrmacher answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Carsten Schirrmacher play as White?
As White, Carsten Schirrmacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Schirrmacher play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Schirrmacher most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Carsten Schirrmacher's FIDE rating?
Carsten Schirrmacher is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Carsten Schirrmacher played?
Our database contains 151 games by Carsten Schirrmacher, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Schirrmacher?
151 games by Carsten Schirrmacher 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.