Prepare against Karina Absalyamova
WCM · Russia · World #60,321 classical · FIDE ID 24111732
When preparing against Karina Absalyamova, expect 1.c4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Karina Absalyamova, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karina Absalyamova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Absalyamova 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 | 1,855 | 2,044 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 2,044 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 2,044 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 61 | 31 | 62 | 39.6% |
| As White | 77 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 12 | 39 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Absalyamova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Absalyamova's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 58 | 75.3% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 19.5% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Absalyamova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Karina Absalyamova's chess games
All 154 games by Karina Absalyamova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 61 wins, 31 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Linat Shajakhmetov | 2,395 | Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | A36 |
| Oct 2009 | Yuri Kopeikin | 2,163 | Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | E32 |
| Dec 2010 | Maxim Ibragimov | 2,159 | 7th Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open B | E66 |
| Dec 2009 | Raif Churaev | 2,147 | 6th Ufa Kopylov Mem Open B | A14 |
| Feb 2007 | Semen Antonov | 2,143 | Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | 2010 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,180 |
| Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 2,171 |
| chT-RUS w | 2020 | 16 | 5 | 1,835 |
| Ufa Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 7th Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| 10th ch-PriFR w | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,072 |
| Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 6th Ufa Kopylov Mem Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karina Absalyamova's chess games?
154 games by Karina Absalyamova, from Apr 2006 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 Karina Absalyamova has played.
What does Karina Absalyamova play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Karina Absalyamova opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Absalyamova answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karina Absalyamova play as White?
As White, Karina Absalyamova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Absalyamova play as Black?
As Black, Karina Absalyamova most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Karina Absalyamova's FIDE rating?
Karina Absalyamova is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Karina Absalyamova played?
Our database contains 154 games by Karina Absalyamova, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 31 draws, 62 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Absalyamova?
154 games by Karina Absalyamova 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.