Prepare against Carsten Simonsen
DNK · World #13,579 classical · FIDE ID 1439898
When preparing against Carsten Simonsen, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 90 games by Carsten Simonsen, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Simonsen 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 | 2,121 | 2,254 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 23 | 35 | 32 | 25.6% |
| As White | 41 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Simonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Simonsen's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 78.0% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 22.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Carsten Simonsen's chess games
All 90 games by Carsten Simonsen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jonas Hacker | 2,406 | Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | E24 |
| Jan 2013 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,341 | chT-DEN 1213 | A16 |
| Jan 2016 | Mads Boe | 2,330 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | C28 |
| Oct 2014 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,288 | chT-DEN 1415 53rd | D27 |
| Jan 2015 | Ralph Junge | 2,271 | chT-DEN 1415 53rd | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT-DEN 1920 58th | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,268 |
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| chT-DEN 2223 60th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,010 |
| chT-DEN 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Simonsen's chess games?
90 games by Carsten Simonsen, from May 2012 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 Simonsen has played.
What does Carsten Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Carsten Simonsen opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Simonsen answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Carsten Simonsen play as White?
As White, Carsten Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Simonsen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Carsten Simonsen's FIDE rating?
Carsten Simonsen is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Carsten Simonsen played?
Our database contains 90 games by Carsten Simonsen, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Simonsen?
90 games by Carsten Simonsen 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.