Prepare against Carsten Wollenweber
DEU · World #26,309 classical · FIDE ID 4659724
Our database contains 182 games by Carsten Wollenweber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Wollenweber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Wollenweber 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 | 2,009 | 2,227 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,120 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 75 | 38 | 69 | 41.2% |
| As White | 94 | 46 | 22 | 26 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 29 | 16 | 43 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Wollenweber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Wollenweber's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 74.5% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Wollenweber usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 43.2% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 27.0% | 15.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Carsten Wollenweber's chess games
All 182 games by Carsten Wollenweber 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: 75 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Peter Enders | 2,480 | 2nd Wichern Open | B33 |
| May 2010 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,388 | Bargteheide Open | A25 |
| Feb 2010 | Nicolo Napoli | 2,378 | Rome Accademia Winter | B01 |
| Jul 2014 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,322 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B02 |
| Jan 1997 | Dirk Lampe | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord N 9798 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 2015 | 28 | 10 | 2,189 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,308 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Rome ASR Open | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,065 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,028 |
| 49th Schleswig Holstein Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Wollenweber's chess games?
182 games by Carsten Wollenweber, 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 Wollenweber has played.
What does Carsten Wollenweber play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Carsten Wollenweber opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Wollenweber answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Carsten Wollenweber play as White?
As White, Carsten Wollenweber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Wollenweber play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Wollenweber most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Carsten Wollenweber's FIDE rating?
Carsten Wollenweber is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Carsten Wollenweber played?
Our database contains 182 games by Carsten Wollenweber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Wollenweber?
182 games by Carsten Wollenweber 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.