Prepare against Arseny Kargin
IM · FIDE · World #2,132 classical · FIDE ID 4135997
Our database contains 432 games by Arseny Kargin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arseny Kargin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arseny Kargin 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 | 2,376 | 2,445 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,445 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,445 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 130 | 159 | 143 | 30.1% |
| As White | 217 | 69 | 78 | 70 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 215 | 61 | 81 | 73 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arseny Kargin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arseny Kargin's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 97.2% | 49.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kargin usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kargin usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kargin usually continues d4 (44.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kargin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kargin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 97.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 88.9% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
Arseny Kargin's chess games
All 432 games by Arseny Kargin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 159 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/8/19 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 60 | 18/22/20 | 30.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 59 | 17/22/20 | 28.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,563 | TCh-ISR | C95 |
| Apr 2011 | Laszlo Gonda | 2,548 | Budapest FS04 GM | D12 |
| Aug 2014 | Andrey Zontakh | 2,540 | Elets Rector Cup | B53 |
| Feb 2008 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,538 | 4th Moscow Open A | B29 |
| Jul 2013 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,538 | 6th Paleochora Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2016 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,453 |
| Chemnitz Open | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,430 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2023 | 18 | 6 | 2,268 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,380 |
| 4th Alushta Summer | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,501 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2,241 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arseny Kargin's chess games?
432 games by Arseny Kargin, from Apr 2003 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 Arseny Kargin has played.
What does Arseny Kargin play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Arseny Kargin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arseny Kargin answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Arseny Kargin play as White?
As White, Arseny Kargin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arseny Kargin play as Black?
As Black, Arseny Kargin most often plays: Slav Defense (60 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (59 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Arseny Kargin's FIDE rating?
Arseny Kargin is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Arseny Kargin played?
Our database contains 432 games by Arseny Kargin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 159 draws, 143 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arseny Kargin?
432 games by Arseny Kargin 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.