Prepare against Christian Karstensen
DNK · World #17,894 classical · FIDE ID 1416553
Our database contains 121 games by Christian Karstensen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Karstensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Karstensen 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 | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,953 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 48 | 39 | 34 | 39.7% |
| As White | 57 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Karstensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Karstensen's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 96.5% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Karstensen usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Karstensen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Karstensen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Karstensen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Karstensen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 64.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
Christian Karstensen's chess games
All 121 games by Christian Karstensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 48 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Louise Fredericia | 2,118 | ch-DEN G7-1 | A21 |
| Apr 2026 | Claus Stovring | 2,062 | Sonflow Cup / Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 | B00 |
| Apr 2012 | Henrik Emil Bruun | 2,047 | ch-DEN G7-1 | B90 |
| Jul 2006 | Jeff R Dawson | 2,009 | 28th Politiken Cup | C02 |
| Apr 2012 | Arne Oland | 2,003 | ch-DEN G7-1 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2016 | 20 | 7 | 1,895 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,274 |
| chT-Logumkloster A | 2012 | 10 | 8 | 2,052 |
| Grenzturnering Master 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,905 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,127 |
| Grenzturnering 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-Logumkloster | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Karstensen's chess games?
121 games by Christian Karstensen, from Jul 2007 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 Christian Karstensen has played.
What does Christian Karstensen play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Christian Karstensen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Karstensen answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Christian Karstensen play as White?
As White, Christian Karstensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Karstensen play as Black?
As Black, Christian Karstensen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Christian Karstensen's FIDE rating?
Christian Karstensen is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christian Karstensen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Christian Karstensen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Karstensen?
121 games by Christian Karstensen 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.