Prepare against Karsten Dehning-Busse
DEU · World #66,943 classical · FIDE ID 24626112
When preparing against Karsten Dehning-Busse, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Karsten Dehning-Busse, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Dehning-Busse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Dehning-Busse 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 | 1,832 | 1,867 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,867 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 27 | 54 | 45 | 21.4% |
| As White | 65 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Dehning-Busse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Dehning-Busse's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Dehning-Busse usually continues Nc3 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Dehning-Busse usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dehning-Busse usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 96.8% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 73.7% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
Karsten Dehning-Busse's chess games
All 126 games by Karsten Dehning-Busse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 27 wins, 54 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 33 | 7/12/14 | 21.2% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 9/15/10 | 26.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Gerhard Ziese | 2,068 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B73 |
| Mar 2006 | Jakiv Podolnyy | 2,039 | 13th Leipzig VfB Open | B09 |
| Apr 2009 | Wolfgang Langer | 1,958 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | B08 |
| Apr 2015 | Ralf Fasmers | 1,787 | ch-Bremen Open | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Bernd Roehl | 1,752 | ch-Bremen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2004 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,591 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,610 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,690 |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,570 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Dehning-Busse's chess games?
126 games by Karsten Dehning-Busse, from Jul 2005 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 Karsten Dehning-Busse has played.
What does Karsten Dehning-Busse play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Karsten Dehning-Busse opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Dehning-Busse answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Karsten Dehning-Busse play as White?
As White, Karsten Dehning-Busse's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Dehning-Busse play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Dehning-Busse most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Karsten Dehning-Busse's FIDE rating?
Karsten Dehning-Busse is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Karsten Dehning-Busse played?
Our database contains 126 games by Karsten Dehning-Busse, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 54 draws, 45 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Dehning-Busse?
126 games by Karsten Dehning-Busse 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.