Prepare against Karl Holdo
New Zealand · World #96,233 classical · FIDE ID 4304586
When preparing against Karl Holdo, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Karl Holdo, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karl Holdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Holdo 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 | 1,740 | 1,740 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,678 | Nov 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 53 | 32 | 44 | 41.1% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Holdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Holdo's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 29 | 43.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Holdo usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Holdo usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Holdo usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Holdo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (34% of these games) — Holdo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Holdo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Karl Holdo's chess games
All 129 games by Karl Holdo in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 53 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Peter Fraemohs | 1,999 | ch-NZL Major Open | C02 |
| Jan 2023 | Edgar Benitez | 1,930 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C41 |
| Oct 2020 | Benjamin U Lim | 1,870 | Auckland Morrison Memorial | E12 |
| Jan 2023 | Aidan Malcolm | 1,838 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | B31 |
| Jan 2023 | David Paul | 1,803 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 38 | 23 | 1,669 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-NZL Major | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 1,581 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,495 |
| Auckland Anniversary Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,576 |
| 43rd Henderson Trusts Open B | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
Interactive opening tree from all 129 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Holdo's chess games?
129 games by Karl Holdo, from Feb 2015 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 Karl Holdo has played.
What does Karl Holdo play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Karl Holdo opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Holdo answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Karl Holdo play as White?
As White, Karl Holdo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Holdo play as Black?
As Black, Karl Holdo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Karl Holdo's FIDE rating?
Karl Holdo is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Karl Holdo played?
Our database contains 129 games by Karl Holdo, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Holdo?
129 games by Karl Holdo 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.