Prepare against Karl Posselt
DNK · World #75,690 classical · FIDE ID 1449486
When preparing against Karl Posselt, expect 1.f4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Karl Posselt, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Posselt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Posselt 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 | 1,803 | 1,810 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 31.8% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Posselt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Posselt's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 17 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 18.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Posselt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Posselt usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Posselt usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Posselt usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Posselt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Posselt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Karl Posselt's chess games
All 107 games by Karl Posselt in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 34 wins, 37 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Michael Nielsen | 2,151 | Vojens Autumn | C11 |
| May 2012 | Hans Valdemar Hansen | 1,882 | chT-Logumkloster A | B56 |
| May 2017 | Benny Christensen | 1,838 | Logumkloster A | A17 |
| Apr 2017 | Jesper Kallesen | 1,748 | Logumkloster A | C41 |
| Apr 2016 | Hans Jorgen Clausen | 1,728 | chT-Logumkloster A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Logumkloster A | 2016 | 25 | 8 | 1,533 |
| Logumkloster Open | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,711 |
| Vojens Autumn | 2016 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,913 |
| Sonderjysk EMT B | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,713 |
| ch-Logumkloster | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| ch-Sonderjysk B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,504 |
| Logumkloster A | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,970 |
| chT-DEN 1617 South Jutland B Series | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Posselt's chess games?
107 games by Karl Posselt, from Jun 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 Karl Posselt has played.
What does Karl Posselt play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Karl Posselt opens with 1.f4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Posselt answers 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Karl Posselt play as White?
As White, Karl Posselt's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Posselt play as Black?
As Black, Karl Posselt most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Karl Posselt's FIDE rating?
Karl Posselt is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (May 2026).
How many games has Karl Posselt played?
Our database contains 107 games by Karl Posselt, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 37 draws, 36 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Posselt?
107 games by Karl Posselt 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.