Prepare against Emmanuel Carter
United States · World #15,850 classical · FIDE ID 30908167
Our database contains 218 games by Emmanuel Carter, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Carter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Carter 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 | 2,097 | 2,139 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,109 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 94 | 26 | 98 | 43.1% |
| As White | 107 | 51 | 14 | 42 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 111 | 43 | 12 | 56 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Carter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Carter's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 86.0% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.7% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.7% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Carter usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Carter usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Carter usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Carter usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Carter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Carter usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Emmanuel Carter's chess games
All 218 games by Emmanuel Carter in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 94 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jan 2017 | Joel Benjamin | 2,544 | PRO League Atlantic | A65 |
| Nov 2024 | David Brodsky | 2,538 | Titled Tue Early | E15 |
| Jan 2017 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,536 | PRO League Atlantic | D12 |
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 168 | 81.5 | 2,246 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 8 | 8 | 2,671 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-USA 2000 1st | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,015 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2,046 |
| Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,360 |
| Charlotte Spring Open | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Carter's chess games?
218 games by Emmanuel Carter, from Dec 2014 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 Emmanuel Carter has played.
What does Emmanuel Carter play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Carter opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Carter answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Carter play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Carter's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Carter play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Carter most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Emmanuel Carter's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Carter is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (May 2015).
How many games has Emmanuel Carter played?
Our database contains 218 games by Emmanuel Carter, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Carter?
218 games by Emmanuel Carter 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.