Prepare against Berik Karmenov
Kazakhstan · World #27,361 classical · FIDE ID 4194063
Our database contains 49 games by Berik Karmenov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Berik Karmenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Berik Karmenov 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 | 2,002 | 2,209 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,161 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,186 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 40.8% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Berik Karmenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Berik Karmenov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Karmenov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Karmenov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Karmenov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Berik Karmenov's chess games
All 49 games by Berik Karmenov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir Nevostrujev | 2,433 | Pavlodar Open | B99 |
| Dec 2010 | Konstantin Kazakov | 2,322 | Pavlodar Open | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Grebenschikov | 2,271 | Pavlodar Open | B96 |
| Dec 2013 | Iljas Sadykov | 2,231 | Pavlodar Open | E46 |
| Feb 2012 | Evgeniy Meteleno | 2,145 | ch-KAZ qual | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2013 | 28 | 17 | 2,360 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1,985 |
| ch-KAZ qual | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,209 |
| ch-KAZ | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,199 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Berik Karmenov's chess games?
49 games by Berik Karmenov, from Oct 2004 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 Berik Karmenov has played.
What does Berik Karmenov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Berik Karmenov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Berik Karmenov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Berik Karmenov play as White?
As White, Berik Karmenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Berik Karmenov play as Black?
As Black, Berik Karmenov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Berik Karmenov's FIDE rating?
Berik Karmenov is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Berik Karmenov played?
Our database contains 49 games by Berik Karmenov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Berik Karmenov?
49 games by Berik Karmenov 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.