Prepare against Karam,Mark
Lebanon · World #97,871 classical · FIDE ID 5314992
When preparing against Karam,Mark, expect 1.b3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Karam,Mark, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karam,Mark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karam,Mark 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 | 1,736 | 1,865 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,854 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,889 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 59.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 63.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karam,Mark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karam,Mark's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 55% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Karam,Mark usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Karam,Mark usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Karam,Mark usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Karam,Mark usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Karam,Mark usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Karam,Mark's chess games
All 42 games by Karam,Mark in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Tarek Moudallal | 1,940 | Dekweneh Keshmat Open | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Charif Mrad | 1,923 | ch-LBN | A00 |
| Nov 2022 | Nabil E Khechen | 1,901 | 11th Beirut Open | A07 |
| Mar 2023 | Ferzli,Michael | 1,706 | Dekweneh Open | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Antranik Marc Mardikian | 1,605 | 12th Beirut Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 1,753 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,699 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,578 |
| 12th Beirut Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,892 |
Interactive opening tree from all 42 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karam,Mark's chess games?
42 games by Karam,Mark, from Oct 2021 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 Karam,Mark has played.
What does Karam,Mark play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Karam,Mark opens with 1.b3 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karam,Mark answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Karam,Mark play as White?
As White, Karam,Mark's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karam,Mark play as Black?
As Black, Karam,Mark most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Karam,Mark's FIDE rating?
Karam,Mark is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Karam,Mark played?
Our database contains 42 games by Karam,Mark, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (59.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karam,Mark?
42 games by Karam,Mark 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.