Prepare against Karim Aoun
Lebanon · World #134,373 classical · FIDE ID 5314216
When preparing against Karim Aoun, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 46 games by Karim Aoun, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karim Aoun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karim Aoun 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 | 1,635 | 1,670 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 5 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karim Aoun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karim Aoun's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Aoun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Aoun usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Aoun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Aoun usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Karim Aoun's chess games
All 46 games by Karim Aoun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Mohamad Habash | 1,842 | ch-LBN | B98 |
| Mar 2026 | Stefan Arnalds | 1,809 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Nadia Fawaz | 1,459 | ch-LBN | C50 |
| Nov 2023 | Paul Kassar | 1,456 | ch-LBN | C01 |
| Mar 2023 | Skye Attieh | 1,440 | Dekweneh Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,724 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,611 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,360 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karim Aoun's chess games?
46 games by Karim Aoun, from Apr 2023 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 Aoun has played.
What does Karim Aoun play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karim Aoun opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karim Aoun answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Karim Aoun play as White?
As White, Karim Aoun's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karim Aoun play as Black?
As Black, Karim Aoun most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Karim Aoun's FIDE rating?
Karim Aoun is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Karim Aoun played?
Our database contains 46 games by Karim Aoun, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karim Aoun?
46 games by Karim Aoun 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.