Prepare against Eugenia Karas
WFM · United Kingdom · World #18,308 classical · FIDE ID 463485
Our database contains 441 games by Eugenia Karas, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eugenia Karas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugenia Karas 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 | 2,072 | 2,173 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,049 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 149 | 69 | 223 | 33.8% |
| As White | 231 | 84 | 38 | 109 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 210 | 65 | 31 | 114 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugenia Karas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugenia Karas's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 55.4% | 42.6% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 37.7% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 6.9% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Karas usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karas usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Karas usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Karas usually continues b3 (57.4% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Karas usually continues b3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Karas usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 65.7% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 25 | 23.1% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 81.3% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.2% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Eugenia Karas's chess games
All 441 games by Eugenia Karas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 149 wins, 69 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 39 | 14/5/20 | 35.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 34 | 16/7/11 | 47.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 14/1/19 | 41.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/1/14 | 40.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | A Fier | 2,562 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Aug 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,549 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Apr 2025 | Igor Khenkin | 2,498 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Feb 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 258 | 99 | 2,122 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 2,100 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,130 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 2,073 |
| ch-UK Blitz w | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 1,706 |
| 1st London She Plays To Win | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugenia Karas's chess games?
441 games by Eugenia Karas, from Nov 2017 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 Eugenia Karas has played.
What does Eugenia Karas play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Eugenia Karas opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugenia Karas answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Eugenia Karas play as White?
As White, Eugenia Karas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugenia Karas play as Black?
As Black, Eugenia Karas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Eugenia Karas's FIDE rating?
Eugenia Karas is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Eugenia Karas played?
Our database contains 441 games by Eugenia Karas, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 69 draws, 223 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugenia Karas?
441 games by Eugenia Karas 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.