Prepare against Peter Carlsten
Sweden · World #45,090 classical · FIDE ID 1705067
Our database contains 266 games by Peter Carlsten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Carlsten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Carlsten 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 | 1,913 | 2,148 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,019 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,023 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 69 | 105 | 92 | 25.9% |
| As White | 128 | 42 | 49 | 37 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 138 | 27 | 56 | 55 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Carlsten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Carlsten's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 97.7% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Carlsten usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Carlsten usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Carlsten usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Carlsten usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Carlsten usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 53.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 75.6% | 33.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
Peter Carlsten's chess games
All 266 games by Peter Carlsten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 105 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 52 | 12/16/24 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 27 | 3/12/12 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Boris Gutkin | 2,320 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B88 |
| Jan 2017 | Eric De Haan | 2,319 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | B83 |
| Jan 2012 | Louis Sanchez | 2,261 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | C41 |
| Nov 2019 | Leon Piasetski | 2,246 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B42 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander A. Yakimenko | 2,212 | 23rd Wch Seniors | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,048 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,034 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,197 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,246 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| Stockholm Open | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,928 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Carlsten's chess games?
266 games by Peter Carlsten, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Carlsten has played.
What does Peter Carlsten play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Peter Carlsten opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Carlsten answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Peter Carlsten play as White?
As White, Peter Carlsten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Carlsten play as Black?
As Black, Peter Carlsten most often plays: Dutch Defense (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Philidor (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Peter Carlsten's FIDE rating?
Peter Carlsten is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Peter Carlsten played?
Our database contains 266 games by Peter Carlsten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 105 draws, 92 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Carlsten?
266 games by Peter Carlsten 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.