Prepare against Karen Nerina Gaite
WFM · Argentina · World #21,168 classical · FIDE ID 169420
When preparing against Karen Nerina Gaite, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 64.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Karen Nerina Gaite, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karen Nerina Gaite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karen Nerina Gaite 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 | 2,047 | 2,067 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 62 | 29 | 75 | 37.3% |
| As White | 83 | 35 | 12 | 36 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 17 | 39 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karen Nerina Gaite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karen Nerina Gaite's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 68.7% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 26.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Gaite usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Gaite usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gaite usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gaite usually continues c4 (4.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gaite usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gaite usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 75.6% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 36.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Karen Nerina Gaite's chess games
All 166 games by Karen Nerina Gaite in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 62 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 16/4/5 | 64.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,542 | Perez Chess Open | D00 |
| Oct 2024 | Manon Schippke | 2,280 | World Youth Girls U18 | C45 |
| Jan 2024 | Pablo Alexander Ruiz Aguilar | 2,162 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Kate Azumi Bravo Mallco | 2,092 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Women | C70 |
| Aug 2024 | Omar Molina Mendoza | 2,070 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 43 | 7 | 1,826 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,086 |
| 75th ch-ARG w | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-ARG U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,394 |
| 97th ch-ARG sf | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| 76th ch-ARG w | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-ARG w 74th | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karen Nerina Gaite's chess games?
166 games by Karen Nerina Gaite, from Mar 2018 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 Karen Nerina Gaite has played.
What does Karen Nerina Gaite play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Karen Nerina Gaite opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karen Nerina Gaite answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Karen Nerina Gaite play as White?
As White, Karen Nerina Gaite's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 64.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karen Nerina Gaite play as Black?
As Black, Karen Nerina Gaite most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Karen Nerina Gaite's FIDE rating?
Karen Nerina Gaite is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Karen Nerina Gaite played?
Our database contains 166 games by Karen Nerina Gaite, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karen Nerina Gaite?
166 games by Karen Nerina Gaite 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.