Prepare against Karsten Bunk
DEU · World #32,969 classical · FIDE ID 4629043
When preparing against Karsten Bunk, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 351 games by Karsten Bunk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Bunk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Bunk 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 | 1,969 | 2,179 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 123 | 113 | 115 | 35.0% |
| As White | 172 | 63 | 56 | 53 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 179 | 60 | 57 | 62 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Bunk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Bunk's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 99 | 57.6% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 62 | 36.0% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bunk usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Bunk usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bunk usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bunk usually continues Bg5 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bunk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bunk usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 61.0% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 61.9% | 59.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
Karsten Bunk's chess games
All 351 games by Karsten Bunk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 123 wins, 113 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 22 | 6/14/2 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 10/14/10 | 29.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Roman Chytilek | 2,345 | Regionalliga NO 0001 | B06 |
| Nov 2013 | Jan Priborsky | 2,331 | Regionalliga NO 1314 | A26 |
| Aug 2001 | Kameswaran Visweswaran | 2,299 | 14th Kiel Open | A45 |
| Aug 2001 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,290 | 14th Kiel Open | B99 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksandar Vuckovic | 2,290 | 8th Staufer Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,148 |
| Landesliga Nord 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,224 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Landesliga Nord 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Bunk's chess games?
351 games by Karsten Bunk, from Apr 2003 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 Karsten Bunk has played.
What does Karsten Bunk play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Karsten Bunk opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Bunk answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Karsten Bunk play as White?
As White, Karsten Bunk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Bunk play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Bunk most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Karsten Bunk's FIDE rating?
Karsten Bunk is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Karsten Bunk played?
Our database contains 351 games by Karsten Bunk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 113 draws, 115 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Bunk?
351 games by Karsten Bunk 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.