Prepare against Kacper Karut
Poland · World #14,592 classical · FIDE ID 21861382
When preparing against Kacper Karut, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Kacper Karut, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kacper Karut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kacper Karut 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 | 2,110 | 2,163 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,075 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,059 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 53 | 63 | 86 | 26.2% |
| As White | 101 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 18 | 33 | 50 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kacper Karut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kacper Karut's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 96.0% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Karut usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Karut usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Karut usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karut usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 85.0% | 31.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.7% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
Kacper Karut's chess games
All 202 games by Kacper Karut in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 63 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 31 | 5/9/17 | 16.1% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,539 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B53 |
| Dec 2024 | Karol Kucza | 2,346 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | C53 |
| Mar 2026 | Michal Taranowicz | 2,251 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | Kamil Kaliszuk | 2,249 | ch-Malopolska | B28 |
| Jul 2023 | Bartosz Fiszer | 2,194 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 25 | 9 | 1,827 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,139 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,579 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kacper Karut's chess games?
202 games by Kacper Karut, from Jun 2016 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 Kacper Karut has played.
What does Kacper Karut play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Kacper Karut opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kacper Karut answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Kacper Karut play as White?
As White, Kacper Karut's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kacper Karut play as Black?
As Black, Kacper Karut most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Kacper Karut's FIDE rating?
Kacper Karut is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kacper Karut played?
Our database contains 202 games by Kacper Karut, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 63 draws, 86 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kacper Karut?
202 games by Kacper Karut 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.