Prepare against Karin Chin
DEU · World #18,042 classical · FIDE ID 24608157
When preparing against Karin Chin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Karin Chin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karin Chin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karin Chin 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 | 2,075 | 2,101 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 59 | 47 | 61 | 35.3% |
| As White | 85 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karin Chin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karin Chin's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chin usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Chin usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chin usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 87.8% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Karin Chin's chess games
All 167 games by Karin Chin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 47 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Michael Bohnstorff | 2,205 | 21st Travemuende Open | A48 |
| Mar 2020 | Jan Priebe | 2,200 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | A36 |
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Haffner | 2,159 | Oberliga Nord N 0506 | B07 |
| Mar 2010 | Soenke Stiemer | 2,092 | Hamburg CupT | E97 |
| Apr 2007 | Marcus Moehrmann | 2,053 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,469 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,932 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,043 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| ch-Hamburg State U18 | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 1,834 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,758 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karin Chin's chess games?
167 games by Karin Chin, from Jul 2004 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 Karin Chin has played.
What does Karin Chin play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Karin Chin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karin Chin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Karin Chin play as White?
As White, Karin Chin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karin Chin play as Black?
As Black, Karin Chin most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 45.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Karin Chin's FIDE rating?
Karin Chin is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Karin Chin played?
Our database contains 167 games by Karin Chin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 47 draws, 61 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karin Chin?
167 games by Karin Chin 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.