Prepare against Karsten Hansch
FM · DEU · World #8,658 classical · FIDE ID 24692239
Our database contains 741 games by Karsten Hansch, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Hansch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Hansch 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 | 2,193 | 2,320 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,239 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,368 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 286 | 192 | 263 | 38.6% |
| As White | 368 | 151 | 95 | 122 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 373 | 135 | 97 | 141 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Hansch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Hansch's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 261 | 70.9% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 76 | 20.7% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 29 | 7.9% | 55.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hansch usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hansch usually continues d4 (48.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hansch usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hansch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hansch usually continues g3 (86.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 56.0% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 68 | 37.4% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 62.8% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 40 | 33.1% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Karsten Hansch's chess games
All 741 games by Karsten Hansch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 286 wins, 192 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/14/10 | 35.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Apr 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | V Pranav | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,605 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Aug 2020 | Mikhail Mozharov | 2,558 | Titled Tue | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 319 | 143 | 2,284 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,644 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2,248 |
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,223 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,096 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Hansch's chess games?
741 games by Karsten Hansch, from Oct 2008 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 Hansch has played.
What does Karsten Hansch play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Karsten Hansch opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Hansch answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karsten Hansch play as White?
As White, Karsten Hansch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Hansch play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Hansch most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Karsten Hansch's FIDE rating?
Karsten Hansch is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Karsten Hansch played?
Our database contains 741 games by Karsten Hansch, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 192 draws, 263 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Hansch?
741 games by Karsten Hansch 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.