Prepare against Karsten Verhasselt
Belgium · World #25,512 classical · FIDE ID 228893
Our database contains 88 games by Karsten Verhasselt, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Verhasselt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Verhasselt 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 | 2,014 | 2,136 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 16 | 42 | 34.1% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Verhasselt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Verhasselt's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Verhasselt usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Verhasselt usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Verhasselt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Karsten Verhasselt's chess games
All 88 games by Karsten Verhasselt in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,247 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D96 |
| Oct 2017 | Kastriot Memeti | 2,183 | chT-BEL 1718 | C12 |
| Jul 2016 | Emile Boucquet | 2,179 | ch-BEL Open | B90 |
| Nov 2012 | Alexandru Florea | 2,013 | Wch U16 | B76 |
| Apr 2015 | Jan Cox | 2,001 | ch-BEL U20 Elite | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,053 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,028 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,949 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,116 |
| 31st Pula Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Verhasselt's chess games?
88 games by Karsten Verhasselt, from May 2012 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 Verhasselt has played.
What does Karsten Verhasselt play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Karsten Verhasselt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Verhasselt answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karsten Verhasselt play as White?
As White, Karsten Verhasselt's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Verhasselt play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Verhasselt most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Karsten Verhasselt's FIDE rating?
Karsten Verhasselt is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Karsten Verhasselt played?
Our database contains 88 games by Karsten Verhasselt, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Verhasselt?
88 games by Karsten Verhasselt 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.