Prepare against Karl Aleksander Sirp
Estonia · World #29,982 classical · FIDE ID 4504712
When preparing against Karl Aleksander Sirp, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 56 games by Karl Aleksander Sirp, covering Dec 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karl Aleksander Sirp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Aleksander Sirp 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 | 1,987 | 2,006 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,136 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 5 | 37 | 25.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Aleksander Sirp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Aleksander Sirp's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Sirp usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sirp usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sirp usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sirp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sirp usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Karl Aleksander Sirp's chess games
All 56 games by Karl Aleksander Sirp in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Toni Lazov | 2,223 | 25th EU-ch U16 | B92 |
| Sep 2015 | Stanislaw Zylka | 2,213 | 25th EU-ch U16 | C24 |
| Sep 2015 | Ermin Sinanovic | 2,122 | 25th EU-ch U16 | B76 |
| Sep 2015 | Luka Licheli | 2,103 | 25th EU-ch U16 | C47 |
| Jul 2015 | Henrik Haavamae | 2,055 | 49th Viljandi Raud Mem | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| 50th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,830 |
| 49th Viljandi Raud Mem | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,923 |
| 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 2,017 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
| Viljandi Valgmae Memorial | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,106 |
| ch-EST U18 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Aleksander Sirp's chess games?
56 games by Karl Aleksander Sirp, from Dec 2012 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 Karl Aleksander Sirp has played.
What does Karl Aleksander Sirp play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Karl Aleksander Sirp opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Aleksander Sirp answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Karl Aleksander Sirp play as White?
As White, Karl Aleksander Sirp's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Aleksander Sirp play as Black?
As Black, Karl Aleksander Sirp most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Karl Aleksander Sirp's FIDE rating?
Karl Aleksander Sirp is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Karl Aleksander Sirp played?
Our database contains 56 games by Karl Aleksander Sirp, covering Dec 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 37 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Aleksander Sirp?
56 games by Karl Aleksander Sirp 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.