Prepare against Carsten Stanetzek
DEU · World #11,036 classical · FIDE ID 4616634
When preparing against Carsten Stanetzek, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Carsten Stanetzek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Stanetzek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Stanetzek 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 | 2,154 | 2,274 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,186 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 83 | 85 | 105 | 30.4% |
| As White | 145 | 43 | 48 | 54 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 40 | 37 | 51 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Stanetzek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Stanetzek's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 92.4% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Stanetzek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 93.0% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 89.8% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Carsten Stanetzek's chess games
All 273 games by Carsten Stanetzek 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: 83 wins, 85 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Miso Cebalo | 2,437 | 26th Pula Open | A29 |
| Nov 2006 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,422 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | C41 |
| Oct 2017 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,413 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | C41 |
| Jun 2012 | Christian Maier | 2,342 | 26th Pula Open | C01 |
| Apr 2008 | Sascha Grimm | 2,341 | NRW Class2 0708 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2010 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| Lohmar | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 2,031 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,321 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Lohmar 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,428 |
| NRW Class2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| 5th Lohmar Elo 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Stanetzek's chess games?
273 games by Carsten Stanetzek, 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 Stanetzek has played.
What does Carsten Stanetzek play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Carsten Stanetzek opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Stanetzek answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Carsten Stanetzek play as White?
As White, Carsten Stanetzek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Stanetzek play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Stanetzek most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Carsten Stanetzek's FIDE rating?
Carsten Stanetzek is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Carsten Stanetzek played?
Our database contains 273 games by Carsten Stanetzek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 85 draws, 105 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Stanetzek?
273 games by Carsten Stanetzek 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.