Prepare against Carsten Stein
DEU · World #32,653 classical · FIDE ID 4694384
Our database contains 56 games by Carsten Stein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Stein 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 | 1,971 | 2,007 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Stein's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stein usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Carsten Stein's chess games
All 56 games by Carsten Stein 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Christian Stanescu | 2,140 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A27 |
| May 2010 | Roland Muth | 2,125 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A46 |
| Jan 2003 | Elke Sautter | 2,055 | chA-Stuttgart | B01 |
| Jan 2003 | Andreas Janata | 2,045 | chA-Stuttgart | C01 |
| Mar 2008 | Thomas Niedermeier | 1,965 | 12th Neckar Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,060 |
| 3rd Filseck Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| Filseck Open 2nd | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Toronto Seniors | 2010 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,843 |
| 12th Neckar Open B | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,115 |
| Scarborough CC Fall Swiss | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,444 |
| 6th Neckar Open B | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Stein's chess games?
56 games by Carsten Stein, 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 Stein has played.
What does Carsten Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Carsten Stein opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Stein answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Carsten Stein play as White?
As White, Carsten Stein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Stein play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Stein most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Carsten Stein's FIDE rating?
Carsten Stein is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Carsten Stein played?
Our database contains 56 games by Carsten Stein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Stein?
56 games by Carsten Stein 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.