Prepare against Karina Ambartsumova
IM · Russia · World #1,966 classical · FIDE ID 4166299
When preparing against Karina Ambartsumova, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 31.0% over 126 games.
Our database contains 6,156 games by Karina Ambartsumova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karina Ambartsumova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Ambartsumova 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 | 2,385 | 2,418 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,409 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,387 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,156 | 2,948 | 879 | 2,329 | 47.9% |
| As White | 3,088 | 1,542 | 442 | 1,104 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 3,068 | 1,406 | 437 | 1,225 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Ambartsumova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Ambartsumova's side.
First moves as White (3,087 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,368 | 44.3% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 802 | 26.0% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 623 | 20.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 292 | 9.5% | 58.2% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues c4 (49.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues e3 (68.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ambartsumova usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 801 | 55.1% | 58.4% |
| e5 | 602 | 41.4% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 32 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,046 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 939 | 89.8% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 45 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 4.1% | 39.5% |
| f5 | 11 | 1.1% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Karina Ambartsumova's chess games
All 6,156 games by Karina Ambartsumova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 2,948 wins, 879 draws, 2,329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 426 | 202/56/168 | 47.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 364 | 211/46/107 | 58.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 159 | 98/13/48 | 61.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 145 | 77/23/45 | 53.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 120 | 59/14/47 | 49.2% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 107 | 55/7/45 | 51.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 88 | 37/17/34 | 42.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86 | 45/15/26 | 52.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 83 | 28/8/47 | 33.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 77 | 36/9/32 | 46.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 609 | 321/81/207 | 52.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 332 | 140/57/135 | 42.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 147 | 67/14/66 | 45.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 130 | 61/18/51 | 46.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 126 | 39/26/61 | 31.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 126 | 66/16/44 | 52.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 113 | 52/12/49 | 46.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 70 | 28/7/35 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 69 | 31/15/23 | 44.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 61 | 28/10/23 | 45.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | Titled Tue | D05 |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,710 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Jul 2026 | Maghsoodloo,Parham | 2,705 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | A40 |
| Feb 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,484 | 1,908 | 2,326 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 263 | 135 | 2,318 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 251 | 131 | 2,332 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 98 | 48.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2019 | 77 | 46 | 2,337 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 55 | 28 | 2,367 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 54 | 27 | 2,338 |
| chT-RUS w | 2019 | 53 | 26.5 | 2,289 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anastasia Bodnaruk (30 games) · Valentina Gunina (25 games) · Olga Girya (21 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (20 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (20 games) · Kateryna Lagno (20 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (19 games) · Julian Estrada Nieto (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karina Ambartsumova's chess games?
6,156 games by Karina Ambartsumova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Karina Ambartsumova has played.
What does Karina Ambartsumova play on the first move as White?
Across 3,087 games with White in our database, Karina Ambartsumova opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Ambartsumova answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Karina Ambartsumova play as White?
As White, Karina Ambartsumova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (426 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (364 games, 58.0% win rate); Réti Opening (159 games, 61.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,088 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Ambartsumova play as Black?
As Black, Karina Ambartsumova most often plays: Sicilian (609 games, 52.7% win rate); Indian Defense (332 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening (147 games, 45.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,068 games.
What is Karina Ambartsumova's FIDE rating?
Karina Ambartsumova is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Karina Ambartsumova played?
Our database contains 6,156 games by Karina Ambartsumova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,948 wins, 879 draws, 2,329 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Ambartsumova?
6,156 games by Karina Ambartsumova 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.