Prepare against Karl-Simon Altstadt
DEU · World #25,908 classical · FIDE ID 24696676
Our database contains 107 games by Karl-Simon Altstadt, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Simon Altstadt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Simon Altstadt 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 | 2,012 | 2,085 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,006 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 28 | 38 | 41 | 26.2% |
| As White | 48 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Simon Altstadt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Simon Altstadt's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Altstadt usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Altstadt usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Altstadt usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 72.5% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Karl-Simon Altstadt's chess games
All 107 games by Karl-Simon Altstadt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 38 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Rainer Erler | 2,140 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | B23 |
| Sep 2015 | Till Beyer | 2,069 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | A37 |
| Mar 2020 | Hana Kubikova | 2,059 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | A57 |
| Aug 2014 | Johannes Stavenhagen | 2,001 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open B | B75 |
| Dec 2014 | Dominik Bohnert | 1,985 | chT-GER U16 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 905 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,519 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,078 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,792 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,770 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,314 |
Interactive opening tree from all 107 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Simon Altstadt's chess games?
107 games by Karl-Simon Altstadt, from Sep 2010 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-Simon Altstadt has played.
What does Karl-Simon Altstadt play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Karl-Simon Altstadt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Simon Altstadt answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Simon Altstadt play as White?
As White, Karl-Simon Altstadt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Simon Altstadt play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Simon Altstadt most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Karl-Simon Altstadt's FIDE rating?
Karl-Simon Altstadt is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Karl-Simon Altstadt played?
Our database contains 107 games by Karl-Simon Altstadt, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 38 draws, 41 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Simon Altstadt?
107 games by Karl-Simon Altstadt 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.