Prepare against Amer Karim
FM · Pakistan · World #11,602 classical · FIDE ID 7800053
When preparing against Amer Karim, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 30 games by Amer Karim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Amer Karim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amer Karim 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 | 2,147 | 2,288 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,235 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,238 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As White | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amer Karim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amer Karim's side.
First moves as White (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Karim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Karim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
Amer Karim's chess games
All 30 games by Amer Karim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Hamed Wafa | 2,358 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E10 |
| Jan 2025 | Alejandro Cuellar Montes | 2,212 | Titled Tue Early | E18 |
| Jan 2025 | Sasa Pantelic | 2,122 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Apr 2026 | Robert Skytte | 2,013 | Titled Tuesday | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 7th SCO Int Team | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,804 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amer Karim's chess games?
30 games by Amer Karim, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Amer Karim has played.
What does Amer Karim play on the first move as White?
Across 9 games with White in our database, Amer Karim opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amer Karim answers 1...c5 (63% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games).
What openings does Amer Karim play as White?
As White, Amer Karim's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 10 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amer Karim play as Black?
As Black, Amer Karim most often plays: King's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Amer Karim's FIDE rating?
Amer Karim is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Amer Karim played?
Our database contains 30 games by Amer Karim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amer Karim?
30 games by Amer Karim 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.