Prepare against Carsten ter Horst
DEU · World #38,115 classical · FIDE ID 12970743
Our database contains 116 games by Carsten ter Horst, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten ter Horst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten ter Horst 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 | 1,944 | 2,031 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 31.0% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten ter Horst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten ter Horst's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 87.1% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Horst usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Horst usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Horst usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Horst usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Horst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 93.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Carsten ter Horst's chess games
All 116 games by Carsten ter Horst in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 36 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Frank Recklingloh | 2,188 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0506 | B22 |
| Mar 2015 | Wilhelm Weigert | 2,052 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | A29 |
| Mar 2014 | Juergen Richter | 1,982 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | D00 |
| Dec 2007 | Michael Hemmert | 1,973 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | D00 |
| Nov 2006 | Andreas Bruemmer | 1,969 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,651 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,649 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 7 | 2,101 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,039 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten ter Horst's chess games?
116 games by Carsten ter Horst, from Feb 2015 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 ter Horst has played.
What does Carsten ter Horst play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Carsten ter Horst opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten ter Horst answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Carsten ter Horst play as White?
As White, Carsten ter Horst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten ter Horst play as Black?
As Black, Carsten ter Horst most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Carsten ter Horst's FIDE rating?
Carsten ter Horst is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Carsten ter Horst played?
Our database contains 116 games by Carsten ter Horst, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten ter Horst?
116 games by Carsten ter Horst 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.