Prepare against Anatolij Karnaukh
Ukraine · World #34,809 classical · FIDE ID 14107171
Our database contains 458 games by Anatolij Karnaukh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatolij Karnaukh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatolij Karnaukh 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 | 1,960 | 2,278 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 2,199 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,188 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 196 | 164 | 98 | 42.8% |
| As White | 232 | 110 | 81 | 41 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 226 | 86 | 83 | 57 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatolij Karnaukh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatolij Karnaukh's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 69.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 19.0% | 76.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 6.9% | 71.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.7% | 72.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 76.1% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Karnaukh usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 56.9% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 27.5% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 10.8% | 81.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 60.8% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 39.2% | 51.6% |
Anatolij Karnaukh's chess games
All 458 games by Anatolij Karnaukh 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: 196 wins, 164 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 18/9/3 | 60.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,403 | Kiev Shystariov Rapid | A31 |
| Aug 2002 | Nikolai Nogin | 2,358 | 2nd Kiev Independence Cup B | A34 |
| Aug 2001 | Olga Dolzhikova | 2,342 | 1st Kiev Independence Cup | E62 |
| Dec 2007 | Pavlo Kruglyakov | 2,336 | 15th Stepichev Memorial | E12 |
| Aug 2010 | Andrey Solomaha | 2,308 | 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 85 | 46 | 2,287 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,909 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st Kiev Independence Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,378 |
| 4th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 8th Kiev Independence Cup-A | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatolij Karnaukh's chess games?
458 games by Anatolij Karnaukh, 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 Anatolij Karnaukh has played.
What does Anatolij Karnaukh play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Anatolij Karnaukh opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatolij Karnaukh answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Anatolij Karnaukh play as White?
As White, Anatolij Karnaukh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatolij Karnaukh play as Black?
As Black, Anatolij Karnaukh most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Anatolij Karnaukh's FIDE rating?
Anatolij Karnaukh is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Anatolij Karnaukh played?
Our database contains 458 games by Anatolij Karnaukh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 164 draws, 98 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatolij Karnaukh?
458 games by Anatolij Karnaukh 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.