Prepare against Karim Miraoui
France · World #29,194 classical · FIDE ID 620564
When preparing against Karim Miraoui, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Karim Miraoui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karim Miraoui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karim Miraoui 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 | 1,990 | 2,112 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,986 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 38 | 33 | 59 | 29.2% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 16 | 29 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karim Miraoui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karim Miraoui's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 59.4% | 42.7% |
| b3 | 19 | 27.5% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 28% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Miraoui usually continues Bb2 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Karim Miraoui's chess games
All 130 games by Karim Miraoui in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Stephane Pujos | 2,297 | chT2-FRA | D36 |
| Jan 2002 | Emmanuel Neiman | 2,279 | chT2-FRA | A03 |
| Oct 2005 | Philippe Aveline | 2,193 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | E73 |
| Dec 2008 | Pierre Theon | 2,178 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | A51 |
| Nov 2002 | Adrien Capitaine | 2,162 | chT-FRA Gr5 0203 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,033 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,223 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 7th Rohde Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karim Miraoui's chess games?
130 games by Karim Miraoui, from Apr 2003 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 Miraoui has played.
What does Karim Miraoui play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Karim Miraoui opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.b3 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karim Miraoui answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Karim Miraoui play as White?
As White, Karim Miraoui's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karim Miraoui play as Black?
As Black, Karim Miraoui most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Karim Miraoui's FIDE rating?
Karim Miraoui is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Karim Miraoui played?
Our database contains 130 games by Karim Miraoui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karim Miraoui?
130 games by Karim Miraoui 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.