Prepare against Karen Gutierrez Espinosa
WFM · Cuba · World #25,577 classical · FIDE ID 3513238
When preparing against Karen Gutierrez Espinosa, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 374 games by Karen Gutierrez Espinosa, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen Gutierrez Espinosa 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 | 2,014 | 2,168 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,081 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,044 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 106 | 89 | 179 | 28.3% |
| As White | 181 | 61 | 45 | 75 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 193 | 45 | 44 | 104 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 98.9% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 37.4% | 28.7% |
| d5 | 31 | 29.0% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 30 | 28.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 71.2% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 28.8% | 20.0% |
Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's chess games
All 374 games by Karen Gutierrez Espinosa in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 106 wins, 89 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| May 2024 | Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia | 2,421 | 57th Capablanca Memorial Open | B73 |
| Oct 2023 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,390 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Feb 2024 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,329 | Titled Tue Late | B19 |
| Oct 2023 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,327 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 23 | 2,014 |
| ch-CUB w | 2024 | 32 | 11.5 | 2,024 |
| Matanzas Municipal Colon | 2009 | 21 | 9 | 2,161 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| 10th Universidad de Cienfuegos-B | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,875 |
| Havana Cobo Memorial tt | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Central America w | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's chess games?
374 games by Karen Gutierrez Espinosa, from Nov 2009 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 Karen Gutierrez Espinosa has played.
What does Karen Gutierrez Espinosa play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Karen Gutierrez Espinosa opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen Gutierrez Espinosa answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Karen Gutierrez Espinosa play as White?
As White, Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen Gutierrez Espinosa play as Black?
As Black, Karen Gutierrez Espinosa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Karen Gutierrez Espinosa's FIDE rating?
Karen Gutierrez Espinosa is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Karen Gutierrez Espinosa played?
Our database contains 374 games by Karen Gutierrez Espinosa, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 89 draws, 179 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen Gutierrez Espinosa?
374 games by Karen Gutierrez Espinosa 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.