Prepare against Askell O Karason
IM · Iceland · World #12,474 classical · FIDE ID 2300567
Our database contains 475 games by Askell O Karason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Askell O Karason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Askell O Karason 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 | 2,135 | 2,324 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,239 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,240 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 156 | 147 | 172 | 32.8% |
| As White | 235 | 87 | 71 | 77 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 240 | 69 | 76 | 95 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Askell O Karason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Askell O Karason's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 74.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 12.3% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 27 | 11.5% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Karason usually continues c4 (50.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Karason usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Karason usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Karason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Karason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Karason usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 82.2% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 11.2% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 63.3% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 27 | 27.6% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Askell O Karason's chess games
All 475 games by Askell O Karason 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: 156 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 27 | 7/10/10 | 25.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Jakob Vang Glud | 2,544 | chT-ISL 1415 | A20 |
| Oct 2010 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,527 | chT-ISL 1011 | E13 |
| Jan 1996 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,485 | chT-ISL | E20 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,455 | Hafnarfjordur Open | E11 |
| Jan 1988 | Wolfram Schoen | 2,450 | Reykjavik Open | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 86 | 41 | 2,208 |
| ch-ISL | 2000 | 38 | 10.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 17 | 10 | 2,436 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,283 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,395 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| Kopavogur | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,223 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Throstur Thorhallsson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Askell O Karason's chess games?
475 games by Askell O Karason, 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 Askell O Karason has played.
What does Askell O Karason play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Askell O Karason opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Askell O Karason answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Askell O Karason play as White?
As White, Askell O Karason's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Askell O Karason play as Black?
As Black, Askell O Karason most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Askell O Karason's FIDE rating?
Askell O Karason is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Askell O Karason played?
Our database contains 475 games by Askell O Karason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Askell O Karason?
475 games by Askell O Karason 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.