Prepare against Karin Timme
DEU · World #25,017 classical · FIDE ID 4676211
When preparing against Karin Timme, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 87 games by Karin Timme, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karin Timme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karin Timme 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 | 2,019 | 2,138 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,067 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 21 | 39 | 27 | 24.1% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 21 | 16 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karin Timme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karin Timme's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 95.0% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Timme usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Timme usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Timme usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Timme usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Timme usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 88.9% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Karin Timme's chess games
All 87 games by Karin Timme in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 39 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Maria Schoene | 2,265 | BL 0910 w | E90 |
| Dec 2009 | Alena Kubikova | 2,123 | BL 0910 w | A70 |
| Dec 2011 | Thi Hong Nhung Khuong | 2,065 | BL2 Ost 1112 w | D30 |
| Dec 2004 | Heidrun Bade | 2,027 | chT2-GER w 0405 | D58 |
| Oct 2016 | Franziska Gasch | 2,014 | BL2 Ost 1617 w | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR w | 1987 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| BL 0304 w | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2,081 |
| Greifswald Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,939 |
| BL 0506 w | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| BL2-Ost 2324 w | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,074 |
| BL2 Ost 1718 w | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| BL2 Ost 2122 w | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| BL 0910 w | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karin Timme's chess games?
87 games by Karin Timme, from Jul 2004 to Nov 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 Timme has played.
What does Karin Timme play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Karin Timme opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karin Timme answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Karin Timme play as White?
As White, Karin Timme's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karin Timme play as Black?
As Black, Karin Timme most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Karin Timme's FIDE rating?
Karin Timme is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Karin Timme played?
Our database contains 87 games by Karin Timme, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 39 draws, 27 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karin Timme?
87 games by Karin Timme 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.