Prepare against Jean-Philippe Karr
IM · France · World #4,364 classical · FIDE ID 612227
Our database contains 304 games by Jean-Philippe Karr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Philippe Karr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Philippe Karr 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 | 2,292 | 2,409 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,328 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 102 | 110 | 92 | 33.6% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 54 | 43 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 148 | 43 | 56 | 49 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Philippe Karr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Philippe Karr's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Karr usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Karr usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Karr usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 93.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 76.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
Jean-Philippe Karr's chess games
All 304 games by Jean-Philippe Karr 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: 102 wins, 110 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Alberto David | 2,546 | ch-Paris | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Normunds Miezis | 2,515 | Paris Open | E10 |
| Feb 2007 | Sebastien Maze | 2,506 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E94 |
| Oct 2005 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,493 | 20th Le Touquet Open | E34 |
| Jul 2006 | Antony Bellaiche | 2,482 | ch-Paris | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 24 | 17 | 2,487 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,439 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,392 |
| Gonfreville Master | 1999 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| Abihome-A | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Philippe Karr's chess games?
304 games by Jean-Philippe Karr, 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 Jean-Philippe Karr has played.
What does Jean-Philippe Karr play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Jean-Philippe Karr opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Philippe Karr answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jean-Philippe Karr play as White?
As White, Jean-Philippe Karr's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Philippe Karr play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Philippe Karr most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Jean-Philippe Karr's FIDE rating?
Jean-Philippe Karr is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jean-Philippe Karr played?
Our database contains 304 games by Jean-Philippe Karr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 110 draws, 92 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Philippe Karr?
304 games by Jean-Philippe Karr 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.