Prepare against Karim Abed
DEU · World #22,029 classical · FIDE ID 16242785
Our database contains 51 games by Karim Abed, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karim Abed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karim Abed 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 | 2,041 | 2,043 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,948 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 26 | 9 | 16 | 51.0% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 63.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Abed usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Abed usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Abed usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Abed usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Abed usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Abed usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Karim Abed's chess games
All 51 games by Karim Abed in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Adrian Kamp | 2,247 | 7th Bamberg Open | A05 |
| Sep 2025 | E Berend | 2,244 | 7th Bamberg Open | A04 |
| Oct 2024 | Al Young | 2,005 | 39th ECC Open | C11 |
| Jul 2022 | Tobias Morgenstern | 1,901 | chT-GER U16 | A30 |
| Jul 2022 | Felix Kort | 1,858 | chT-GER U16 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,730 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 1,665 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,907 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| 7th Bamberg Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,339 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Steinitz | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,524 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karim Abed's chess games?
51 games by Karim Abed, from Jun 2017 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 Karim Abed has played.
What does Karim Abed play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Karim Abed opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karim Abed answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karim Abed play as White?
As White, Karim Abed's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karim Abed play as Black?
As Black, Karim Abed most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Karim Abed's FIDE rating?
Karim Abed is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Karim Abed played?
Our database contains 51 games by Karim Abed, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karim Abed?
51 games by Karim Abed 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.