Prepare against Dieter Karzenburg
DEU · World #101,087 classical · FIDE ID 16217829
When preparing against Dieter Karzenburg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 32 games by Dieter Karzenburg, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Karzenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Karzenburg 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 | 1,726 | 1,820 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 53.1% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 68.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Karzenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Karzenburg's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Karzenburg usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karzenburg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Karzenburg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Dieter Karzenburg's chess games
All 32 games by Dieter Karzenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Klaus Schroeder | 2,053 | ch-Bayern | D53 |
| Apr 2004 | Guenther Seyffer | 2,050 | ch-Baden Seniors | E80 |
| Jan 2005 | Joannes Van Dorsselaer | 2,015 | ch-Karlsruhe | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Tamara Kadovic | 1,603 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Baden SN | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-Bayern | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,273 |
| ch-Karlsruhe | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Karzenburg's chess games?
32 games by Dieter Karzenburg, from Apr 2016 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 Dieter Karzenburg has played.
What does Dieter Karzenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dieter Karzenburg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Karzenburg answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Dieter Karzenburg play as White?
As White, Dieter Karzenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Karzenburg play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Karzenburg most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Dieter Karzenburg's FIDE rating?
Dieter Karzenburg is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Dieter Karzenburg played?
Our database contains 32 games by Dieter Karzenburg, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Karzenburg?
32 games by Dieter Karzenburg 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.